EOS FLASH CARDS CODING 3

Question 1

Wound exploration does not include?

Answer 1

Laparotomy

Question 2

The phrase “reduction of a fraction” is most closely related to?

Answer 2

External, internal, or percutaneous

Question 3

When should Integumentary subsection incision codes be used instead of Musculoskeletal subsection codes?

Answer 3

For superficial incisions.

Question 4

In which type of fracture treatment is the fracture not open to view, but fixation is utilized?

Answer 4

Percutaneous treatment

Question 5

How is the Respiratory System subsection arranged?

Answer 5

anatomically

Question 6

A pulmonologist performs a diagnostic bronchoscopy with biopsy. The endoscope was introduced into the bronchus, and attachments were used to perforate the bronchial wall. Tissue was obtained and submitted to the pathologist, who identified it as “lung parenchyma.” What type of biopsy was performed?

Answer 6

transbronchial biopsy

Question 7

Which criteria are used to identify a tracheostomy code?

Answer 7

Approach, emergent or planned, age

Question 8

A physician performs a diagnostic laryngoscopy using a laryngeal mirror. Which type of laryngoscopy is being performed?

Answer 8

indirect

Question 9

The physician documented that she changed the cardiac pacemaker battery. In CPT, the battery in a pacemaker is called the:

Answer 9

pulse generator

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT reported separately when performed adjunct to a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedure?

Answer 10

saphenous vein harvest

Question 11

The physician documented “saphenous vein stripped.” What happened to the saphenous vein?

Answer 11

It was removed.

Question 12

Codes in the Cardiovascular System subsection of CPT are divided first by body part and then by:

Answer 12

procedure performed.

Question 13

The directional term “ipsilateral” means:

Answer 13

situated. or appearing on, the same side, or affecting the same side

Question 14

In coding arterial catheterizations, when the tip of the catheter is manipulated from the insertion point into the aorta and then removed after completion of the procedure, this is called:

Answer 14

nonselective catheterization

Question 15

Which of the following statements about Interventional Radiology is FALSE?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
One vascular access is reported per encounter.

Answer 15

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Question 16

In coding arterial catheterizations, when the tip of the catheter is manipulated from the insertion point into the aorta and then out of the aorta into another artery, this is called:

Answer 16

selective catheterization

Question 17

Which of the following is a non-selective catheter shaped to facilitate contrast opacification of flowing blood?

Answer 17

Pigtail

Question 18

When mesh is used for a hernia repair, it can be reported separately with an add-on code when performing which type of repair?

Answer 18

incisional and ventral

Question 19

Which of the following statements related to the coding of biopsies and lesion removals is FALSE?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.

When a biopsy is followed by an excision of the dame lesion, assign a code for both procedures.

Answer 19

..

Question 20

A hernia being repaired subsequently to a previous repair is referred to as what type of herniorrhaphy in CPT?

Answer 20

recurrent

Question 21

To accurately report lower GI endoscopies, specific questions must be answered in documentation. Which of the following questions does NOT need to be answered in documentation?

Answer 21

What is the age of the patient?

Question 22

To accurately report herniorrhaphy, specific information must be made available to the coder. Which of the following elements is NOT required to report herniorrhaphy?

Answer 22

size of the hernia

Question 23

When do facilities begin counting “Days in AR?”

Answer 23

The date the claim is submitted for reimbursement.

Question 24

Which of the following refers to a statement sent to the Medicare beneficiary and the facility to notify all parties of what was billed by the provider, the amounts approved by Medicare, how much Medicare reimbursed the provider, and what the patient must pay the provider by way of deductible and copayments?

Answer 24

MSN

Question 25

What is the name of the report that lists all former patient encounters that, for one reason or another, the billing process has not yet been completed?

Answer 25

discharged, not final billed

Question 26

Which of the following indicates that a diagnosis provided for a service or procedure is reasonable and necessary for the treatment of illness or injury?

Answer 26

medical necessity

Question 27

Which of the following is an electronic statement sent to the provider to explain all rejections, denials, and payments?

Answer 27

remittance advice

Question 28

The term “hard coding” refers to:

Answer 28

HCPCS codes that are selected from the hospital’s chargemaster

Question 29

If it is possible that scheduled tests, services, or procedures may be found to be medically unnecessary by Medicare, which form should the patient be given the opportunity to read and sign before any services are provided, acknowledging the patient’s responsibility for payment should Medicare deny the claim?

Answer 29

Advance beneficiary notice

Question 30

Which of the following is information published by the MAC to describe when and under what circumstances Medicare will cover a service? The ICD-9-CM and HCPCS codes are listed on the memoranda.

Answer 30

LCD (Local Coverage Determinations)