The seventh character in the Medical and Surgical section of ICD-10-PCS identifies a qualifier
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Which of the following is the most common type of cartilage?
A) Osteo-cartilage B) Elastic C) Fibrocartilage D) Hyaline
When two or more modifiers are necessary to completely define a service, the medical office assistant should:
A) list each modifier on the same line as the CPT code, separated by commas. B) repeat the CPT code and append each modifier as many times as necessary. C) attach a special report instead of using the modifiers. D) append modifier -99 to the basic procedure code and list the other modifiers as part of the description of service.
A genetic disorder marked by bleeding of the mucosa describes:
A) Christmas disease. B) Von Willebrand disease C) DIC. D) hypoplastic anemia.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is federal legislation that amended the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to __________
a. create privacy and security standards for health information b. eliminate standards for electronic health information transactions c. limit access to long-term care services and coverage d. produce waste, fraud, and abuse in health insurance and health care delivery