Medical Coding Trivia

What is the main purpose of medical coding?

• To confuse patients

• To create bills for insurance companies

• To standardize the recording of medical diagnoses and procedures

• To document patient demographics

Which organization publishes the ICD-10-CM codes?

• American Medical Association (AMA)

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

How often are CPT codes updated?

• Annually

• Every five years

• Monthly

• Every two years

In ICD-10-CM coding, what does the letter 'X' often represent?

• error in coding

• termination code

• a place holder for future expansion

• experimental code

How many characters are in a standard ICD-10-CM code?

• 3 - 7

• 5 - 10

• 7 - 14

• 9 - 20

What does CPT stand for?

• Comprehensive Procedure Text

• Current Practice Treatment

• Clinical Procedure Terminology

• Current Procedural Terminology