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Ch 8 Introduction to CPT and HCPCS Set 5
2010 Step by Step Medical Coding, Introduction to CPT and HCPCS
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06/18/2010

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Term
27238
Definition

Use the index to find the code for:

 

Intertrochanteric femoral fracture (closed treatment)

Term
47480
Definition

Use the index to find the code for:

 

Removal of gallbladder calculi

Term
32141
Definition

Use the index to find the code for:

 

Lung, bullae excision

Term
cross-reference
Definition
a term that directs you to another term or other terms--usually the word "see"
Term
Dialysis
Definition
If you look up Renal Disease Services in the Index, you are directed to look at _________
Term
Antinuclear Antibodies
Definition
The abbreviation ANA stands for __________________
Term
Antinuclear Antibodies
Definition
When you look up ANA in the Index, you are directed to ___________
Term
radius, ulna, wrist
Definition
When you look up "arm" in the Index, you are directed to look at __________________
Term
hick-picks
Definition
What is the pronunciation of HCPCS?
Term
HCPCS
Definition
collection of coes that represent procedures, supplies, products, and services that may be provided to Mediare and Medicaid beneficiaries and to individuals enrolled in private health insurance programs
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Level 1
Definition
One of two divisions of HCPCS which is compoed of CPT codes
Term
CPT
Definition
What is the primary coding system used in the outpatient setting to code professional services provided to the patient?
Term
Level II codes
Definition
Which group of codes of HCPCS are national codes?
Term
Level II codes
Definition
a division of HCPCS that has codes that are approved and maintained ointly by the Alpha-Numeric Workgroup, consisting of the CMS, the Health Insurance Association of America, and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
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True
Definition
T or F: There used to be Level III codes that represented local codes until the implementation of HIPAA
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False
Definition
T or F: CPT covers all services that are provided to patients
Term
letter
Definition
What is the first digit of a national code?
Term
Numbers
Definition
After the first digit, what are the following four digits in a national code?
Term
K, G, Q, S
Definition
What are four temporary letters of national codes?
Term
K codes
Definition
temporary first-digit letter code for durable medical equipment
Term
G codes
Definition
temporary first-digit national code for procedures and professional services
Term
Q codes
Definition
temporary first digit national code for procedures, services, and supplies
Term
S codes
Definition
temporary first digit national code for Blue Cross/ Blue Shield codes that are not valid for Medicare and Medicaid patients
Term
True
Definition
T or F: National Codes are not used by health care facilities to report services provided to inpatients
Term
ICD-9-CM codes
Definition
What codes are used to report services provided to inpatients?
Term
outpatient, services, diagnosis
Definition
The two levels of National Codes are used in __________ settings (including physicians' offices) where the basis of payment is the ___________ rendered, not the __________
Term
True
Definition
T or F: With HCPCS, you never code from the index
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A codes
Definition
HCPCS codes for Transportation Services--including Ambulance Medical and Surgical Supplies Administrative, Miscellaneous, and Investigational
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B codes
Definition
HCPCS codes for Enteral and Parenteral Therapy
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C codes
Definition
HCPCS codes for Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System
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