Medical Coding

Why is it important for the medical assistant to understand medical insurance coding?

• Needed to transfer all information

• Assists explanations to patients

• Helps the patient file claims

• Serves as basis for the information on the claim form

What is necessary in order to authorize release of medical information to an insurance carrier?

• A verbal agreement between the patient and the doctor is necessary.

• A medical release from the patient is needed.

• A handshake between the patient and the doctor is all that is necessary.

• Authorization is never required to release medical information.

• Physicians never have to share medical information.

Which of the following organizations developed ICD-10-CM in 1992?

• American Medical Association

• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

• World Health Organization

• Health Care Financing Administration

Which of the following applies to the coding book used for specifying services and procedures performed in the medical office?

• ICD-9-CM

• RBRVS

• CPT

• EOB

How many major sections are in the Current Procedural Terminology reference book?

• Four

• Five

• Six

• Seven

Which section of the CPT book includes coding of immunizations and chemotherapy?

• Medicine

• Surgery

• Pathology

• Laboratory

Which section of the CPT book includes coding of lacerations?

• Medicine

• Surgery

• Pathology

• Laboratory

The ICD-10-PCS codes have how many alphanumeric characters?

• 3

• 7

• 4

• 9

Who is responsible for maintaining the procedure codes for the ICD-10-CM?

• CMS

• WHO

• AMA

• FDA

Which of the following is NOT affected by coding accuracy?

• Ruling out a diagnosis

• Physician reimbursement

• Resubmissions

• Medical records