Medical Coding and Documentation Quiz

What is code data in healthcare?

• Only numerical data used in hospitals

• Letters and numbers representing medical conditions and procedures

• Patient contact information

• Insurance policy numbers

Which of the following best describes ICD-10-CM?

• International Computer Database

• Internal Clinical Directory

• A standardized system for coding diagnoses in the U.S.

• A patient billing system

What does CPT stand for in medical coding?

• Clinical Patient Treatment

• Current Procedural Terminology

• Computerized Patient Tracking

• Clinical Practice Terms

What is the primary purpose of medical billing?

• To organize patient records

• To schedule appointments

• To submit claims to insurance and bill patients

• To diagnose medical conditions

Who is considered a third-party payer?

• The patient's family member

• The medical coder

• The healthcare provider

• An insurance company

What is the role of a medical coder?

• To treat patients

• To assign standardized codes to medical diagnoses and procedures

• To collect payments from patients

• To maintain medical equipment

Which coding system is used for medical supplies and ambulance services?

• HCPCS

• ICD-10-CM

• CPT

• SOAP

What is data verification in healthcare?

• Creating new patient records

• Organizing medical supplies

• Checking data for accuracy and completeness

• Scheduling patient appointments

What does EHR stand for?

• Emergency Health Response

• External Health Review

• Electronic Health Records

• Enhanced Health Registry

What is the 'S' in SOAP notes?

• System

• Subjective

• Summary

• Standard