NCCT Practice Questions & Answers
When the patient has signed the assignment of benefits form, the payment for services should be sent to the provider unless the provider is (Ans- out of network.
The patient returned to the operative suite 10 days postoperative for an I&D due to a postoperative infection. The final lab results discover the organism is pseudomonas mallei. Which of the following is the appropriate ICD-10- CM coding?(Ans- T81.4XXA, A24.0
Which of the following are needed to submit a prior authorization request for medical equipment?(Ans- ICD-CM and HCPCS codes
A patient presents to the ED with multiple stab wounds to the arms and chest. On examination there are 3 deep lacerations to the arms measuring 1.2cm, 1.4cm and 2.1cm requiring complex closure, and 2 superficial wounds measuring 1.3cm and 2.4cm requiring intermediate closure. Which of the following is the correct CPT® code assignment?(Ans- 13121, 12032-59
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The patient presents to the ED with RLQ pain and fever. The physician lists appendicitis as a possible diagnosis. Which of the following ICD-10-CM codes should be assigned?(Ans- R10.31, R50.9
The insurance and coding specialist is billing the insurance company of a 66-year-old woman who has Medicare and is covered under her husband's private insurance. Which of the following should be billed first?(Ans- the husband's insurance
An insurance and coding specialist is reviewing Appendix B in the CPT® book. Which of the following tasks is she most likely performing?(Ans- checking for renumbered codes
Patient presents to office with cough, chest tightness, and sore throat. The physician assessment is URI. Which of the following is the correct ICD-10- CM code assignment?(Ans- J06.9
Which of the following Medicare parts covers inpatient hospital stays?(Ans- Part A
An established patient comes into the ENT office where the physician performs an irrigation on the right ear. Which of the following CPT® codes should be assigned?(Ans- 99213
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