Question 1

Anesthesia is administered to a patient with mild systemic disease. What modifier is used?

Accepted Answer

A)   P1
B)   P2
C)   P3
D)   P4

Question 2

Dr. Files removed a cyst from Jane's left thumb. Indicate this with modifier:

Accepted Answer

A)   F5.
B)   F1.
C)   FA.
D)   FB.

Question 3

Dr. Langer's coder is submitting the claim form for his role on the surgical team performing a heart transplant. What modifier will be used?

Accepted Answer

A)   62
B)   99
C)   66
D)   77

Question 4

Rebecca is scheduled for a carpal tunnel release at the ASC. However, as the nurse is preparing her for the surgery, it is noticed that Rebecca has a fever, and they cancel the procedure prior to any sedation. Report this with modifier:

Accepted Answer

A)   52.
B)   53.
C)   73.
D)   74.

Question 5

A surgical procedure is done on an infant weighing less than 4 kg. What modifier is used?

Accepted Answer

A)   62
B)   74
C)   63
D)   59

Question 6

Anesthesia is administered to a normal healthy person. Append modifier:

Accepted Answer

A)   P1.
B)   P2.
C)   P3.
D)   P4.

Question 7

The nursing home's ambulance transported Mrs. Foster. What modifier is used?

Accepted Answer

A)   QM
B)   QN
C)   AA
D)   E1

Question 8

The patient had a surgical procedure performed on the upper right eyelid. What modifier would be appended to the CPT code?

Accepted Answer

A)   E1
B)   E2
C)   E3
D)   E4

Question 9

A patient had a biopsy performed on both of her breasts. What modifier would be appended to the CPT code?

Accepted Answer

A)   51
B)   50
C)   62
D)   59

Question 10

When the surgeon administers the anesthesia and performs the procedure, use modifier:

Accepted Answer

A)   23.
B)   47.
C)   26.
D)   62.

Question 11

How many characters are in a HCPCS Level II Modifier?

Accepted Answer

A)   Two characters: letters or numbers
B)   Three letters
C)   Three characters: letters or numbers
D)   Two numbers

Question 12

What modifier is used to indicate when both a diagnostic and a screening mammogram are done on the same day on the same patient for performance and payment?

Accepted Answer

A)   QM
B)   LC
C)   GG
D)   LM

Question 13

When is a physical status modifier used?

Accepted Answer

A)   To indicate the level of complexity of services required to anesthetize that patient
B)   To indicate a service or procedure was performed by more than one physician
C)   To indicate a bilateral procedure was performed
D)   To indicate that a service or procedure was not performed in total

Question 14

There are some modifiers only used for:

Accepted Answer

A)   surgery codes.
B)   physical therapy codes.
C)   pathology codes.
D)   ambulatory surgery center codes.

Question 15

Which of the following codes shows properly sequenced modifiers?

Accepted Answer

A)   67700-RT-50
B)   24201-LT-76
C)   24201-76-LT
D)   67810-LT-50

Question 16

A patient had a left knee total knee arthroplasty done. What modifier should be appended to the CPT code?

Accepted Answer

A)   F3
B)   T3
C)   LT
D)   LC

Question 17

A patient had a left heart catheterization and a drug-eluting stent was placed in the left anterior descending coronary artery. What modifier is appended to the CPT code?

Accepted Answer

A)   LC
B)   LM
C)   LD
D)   LT

Question 18

GH is an example of what kind of modifier?

Accepted Answer

A)   CPT
B)   ASC
C)   HCPCS Level II
D)   None of these

Question 19

Supplemental reports are required when which modifier is used?

Accepted Answer

A)   22
B)   50
C)   57
D)   26

Question 20

Dr. Franks assisted Dr. Rothwell during Keenan's appendectomy. Which modifier will Dr. Franks report?

Accepted Answer

A)   62
B)   66
C)   80
D)   77

Exam 21: CPT and Hcpcs Level Ii Modifiers

What modifier is used to indicate when both a diagnostic and a screening mammogram are done on the same day on the same patient for performance and payment?

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When is a physical status modifier used?

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A patient had a left knee total knee arthroplasty done. What modifier should be appended to the CPT code?

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A patient had a biopsy performed on both of her breasts. What modifier would be appended to the CPT code?

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Which of the following codes shows properly sequenced modifiers?

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Anesthesia is administered to a patient with mild systemic disease. What modifier is used?

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Anesthesia is administered to a normal healthy person. Append modifier:

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The patient had a surgical procedure performed on the upper right eyelid. What modifier would be appended to the CPT code?

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How many characters are in a HCPCS Level II Modifier?

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A patient had a left heart catheterization and a drug-eluting stent was placed in the left anterior descending coronary artery. What modifier is appended to the CPT code?

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Dr. Franks assisted Dr. Rothwell during Keenan's appendectomy. Which modifier will Dr. Franks report?

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Supplemental reports are required when which modifier is used?

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GH is an example of what kind of modifier?

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The nursing home's ambulance transported Mrs. Foster. What modifier is used?

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Dr. Files removed a cyst from Jane's left thumb. Indicate this with modifier:

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Rebecca is scheduled for a carpal tunnel release at the ASC. However, as the nurse is preparing her for the surgery, it is noticed that Rebecca has a fever, and they cancel the procedure prior to any sedation. Report this with modifier:

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A surgical procedure is done on an infant weighing less than 4 kg. What modifier is used?

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Dr. Langer's coder is submitting the claim form for his role on the surgical team performing a heart transplant. What modifier will be used?

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When the surgeon administers the anesthesia and performs the procedure, use modifier:

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There are some modifiers only used for:

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