Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Exam Test Bank (updated June 2022.

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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Exam Test bank- 2022. An arthrogram is the radiographic visualization of (A) a joint (B) a blood vessel (C) the gallbladder (D) the spinal column (E) an arter... y - A joint Diathermy is an example of an agent that incorporates the use of (A) paraffin wax (B) cold water (C) ultraviolet light (D) deep heat (E) hot water - Ultraviolet light Which of the following conditions would benefit from a low-purine diet? (A) Gout (B) Obesity (C) High blood pressure (D) Constipation (E) Coronary artery disease - Gout Antihypertensive medications are associated with the treatment of (A) fever (B) vomiting (C) high blood pressure (D) allergies (E) gout - High blood pressure A laceration appears as a (A) scrape on the skin (B) bruise (C) jagged cut (D) swelling on the skin (E) hematoma - Jagged cut Res ipsa loquitur is a Latin term that means which of the following? (A) Let the buyer beware (B) The thing speaks for itself (C) The employer is responsible for the employee (D) The patient is always first (E) The physician is responsible - The thing speaks for itself The medical term meaning "inflammation of the bone is (A) arthritis (B) bursitis (C) chondritis (D) osteitis (E) tendonitis - Chondritis The superior vena cava is the (A) vein that carriers blood from the lower extremities to the aorta (B) artery that carriers blood between the heart and lungs (C) vein that carries blood between the heart and lungs (D) artery that carries blood from the aorta to the kidneys (E) vein that carries blood from the upper body back to the heart - Vein that carries blood from the upper body back to the heart Basic communication requires a message and (A) sender and receiver (B) feedback and body language (C) clarification and feedback (D) receiver and body language (E) a decoder - Sender and receiver The term facsimile refers to (A) fax (B) photocopy (C) e-mail (D) voice mail (E) internet - Fax A matrix is a(n) (A) form of billing (B) appointment book schedule with blocked out periods of time (C) form used for insurance filing (D) timed laboratory test (E) document used for patient billing - Appointment book schedule with blocked out periods of time The most common method used to chart the patient's medical record is (A) CPT (B) SOMR (C) SOAP (D) HCFA (E) ICD - SOAP The salutation of a letter is the (A) closing (B) reference line (C) enclosure (D) greeting (E) purpose for writing - Greeting Coordination of benefits means (A) the amount of money paid by the patient for medical services before the insurance pays (B) one insurance plan will work with other insurance plans to determine how much each plan pays (C) there is a flat fee paid for each service (D) there is a deductible required by the patient before payment from the insurance is made (E) each insurance company will pay an equal amount of the patient's bill - One insurance plan will work with other insurance plans to determine how much each plan pays ICD-9 codes that identify medical problems for reasons other than illness or injury are known as (A) E codes (B) M codes (C) CPT codes (D) V codes (E) neoplasms - V codes When a bank uses the term NSF, it means that (A) the check is voided and not to be used (B) the account is a newly opened account (C) there is not enough money to cover the amount of the check (D) the bank will issue a cashier's check in the amount of the check (E) the bank must wait 1 week before depositing the check - There is not enough money to cover the amount of the check The proper time and temperature for sterilizing instruments is (A) 30 minutes at 150° (B) 45 minutes at 250° (C) 60 minutes at 150° (D) 30 minutes at 250° (E) 20 minutes at 150° - 30 minutes at 250° The Fowler's position is used for (A) female pelvic examination (B) examination of the abdomen (C) patient with difficulty breathing (D) sigmoidoscopy (E) examination of the spine - Patient with difficulty breathing The abbreviation OU is no longer in use. Instead of using OU, which of the following should be written? (A) both eyes (B) right ear (C) both ears (D) left eye (E) optical unit - Both eyes Which of the following is the finer or smaller suture? (A) 2-0 (B) 4-0 (C) 0-0 (D) 10-0 (E) 1-0 - 10-0 The V1 ECG lead is located (A) between the fourth and fifth intercostal space (B) over the left nipple (C) between the second and third intercostal space (D) at the fourth intercostal space to the right of the sternum (E) at the fourth intercostal space to the left of the sternum - At the fourth intercostal space to the right of the sternum Which of the following is a proper site for a capillary puncture? (A) tip of ring finger (B) heel of an adult (C) tip of index finger (D) tip of little finger (E) earlobe of an infant - Tip of ring finer The abbreviation used to indicate that a patient should be fasting for an examination is (A) NPO (B) AC (C) PC (D) NOS (E) CBC - NPO KUB is an X-ray examination of the (A) heart and lungs (B) spinal column (C) liver and gallbladder (D) abdomen (E) urinary system - Urinary system Cold applied to part of the body causes the effect of (A) vasoconstriction (B) vasodilation (C) increased blood flow to the body part (D) increased blood pressure to the area (E) muscle rigor - Vasoconstriction A patient with arteriosclerosis would benefit from which of the following diets? (A) low salt (B) low carbohydrate (C) low protein (D) low cholesterol (E) high protein - Low cholesterol The first action to control bleeding or hemorrhage is to (A) place ice over the wound (B) apply direct pressure (C) apply a tourniquet above the injury (D) immobilize the body part (E) elevate the head - Apply direct pressure The term enteritis means inflammation of the (A) colon (B) small intestine (C) stomach (D) esophagus (E) gallbladder - Small intestine An example of active immunity is (A) maternal antibodies passed through the uterus to the baby (B) immunization with antibodies (C) maternal antibodies acquired by the baby from breast milk (D) producing antibodies as a result of having a disease (E)) avoiding an infected person - Producing antibodies as a result of having a disease When a person refuses to acknowledge the loss of a loved one, the type of behavior is (A) sympathy (B) mourning (C) denial (D) depression (E) withdrawal - Denial The computer device that displays the written data the (A) disk drive (B) monitor (C) hard drive (D) floppy disk (E) software - Monitor When the doctor is late and not yet at the office, the medical assistant should (A) offer waiting patients an opportunity to reschedule (B) cancel all remaining appointments for the day (C) reschedule all the patients for another day (D) offer to refer the patients to another physician's practice (E) close the office and notify the answering service - Offer waiting patients an opportunity to reschedule The "O" in the SOAP method of charting includes the (A) blood pressure reading (B) opinion of a family member (C) symptoms the patient states (D) prior complaints form the patient (E) patient's demographics - Blood pressure reading To retain insurance coverage, the individual must pay the cost of the insurance, which is the (A) premium (B) copayment (C) coinsurance (D) deductible (E) reimbursement - Premium CPT is an abbreviation of the reference manual used for (A) ordering laboratory tests (B) billing insurance companies for procedures (C) reporting diseases to the CDC (D) selecting the fees for each examination (E) providing the diagnosis on a claim - Billing insurance companies for procedures The best way to ensure that patients pay for services is to (A) ask patient where they would like the bill mailed (B) give a copy of the bill to patients when they leave the office (C) confirm the name of the patient's insurance company (D) accept checks only, not credit cards (E) ask for payment of services at the time of the office visit - Ask for payment of services at the time of the office visit Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is caused by (A) yeast (B) fungi (C) bacteria (D) a virus (E) a parasite - A virus The pulse point located on the top of the foot is the (A) femoral (B) dorsalis pedis (C) temporal (D) popliteal (E) ulnar - Dorsalis pedis An instrument required on a suture tray is a (A) dilator (B) scalpel (C) retractor (D) needle holder (E) stapler remover - Needle holder The ECG grounding lead is attached to the (A) RA (B) LA (C) RL (D) LL (E) AV - RL A urine specimen that is collected after eating is called (A) clean catch (B) random (C) voided (D) postrandial (E) timed - Postrandial A myelogram is an X-ray examination of the (A) spinal cord (B) brain (C) muscles (D) heart (E) abdomen - Spinal cord A physician orders amoxicillin 1 g to be divided into four equal doses. Available is amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters will the patient receive for each dose? (A) 0.5 mL (B) 1 mL (C) 1.25 mL (D) 10 mL (E) 2 mL - 1.25 mL Anaphylaxis refers to a (A) nose bleed (B) type of shock (C) hemorrhage disorder (D) congenital disorder (E) heart attack - Type of shock Dyspepsia refers to (A) difficulty speaking (B) difficult digestion (C) difficulty breathing (D) abnormal pain (E) difficulty swallowing - Difficult digestion The perineum is the (A) lining of the abdomen (B) covering of the spinal cord (C) floor of the pelvis (D) outside lining of the lungs (E) lining of the heart - Floor of the pelvis Respondeat superior refers to (A) a subpoena (B) a physician's responsibility for the actions of his staff (C) something for something, a favor for a favor (D) responding to your superiors (E) the thing speaks for itself - A physician's responsibility for the actions of his staff The proper angle of the needle to the skin when administering a subcutaneous injection is (A) 10 degrees (B) 15 degrees (C) 45 degrees (D) 75 degrees (E) 90 degrees - 45 degrees Which of the following is not considered for use on the skin for cleansing? (A) Acetone (B) Providone-iodine (C) Betadine (D) Alcohol (E) Hibiclens - Acetone Which of the following instruments is used to evaluate lung capacity? (A) Audiometer (B) Goniometer (C) Sphygmomanometer (D) Spirometer (E) Doppler - Spirometer The process by which nutrients transfer from the gastrointestinal system into the blood is referred to as (A) ingestion (B) digestion (C) absorption (D) metabolism (E) mastication - Absorption The classification of drugs used to relieve pain is (A) antidepressant (B) analgesic (C) antibiotic (D) antidote (E) antiphyertensive - Analgesic The device used to check vision is a(n) (A) otoscope (B) ophthalmoscope (C) Snellen chart (D) tuning fork (E) flashlight - Snellen chart A wound that results form scraping the skin is a(n) (A) laceration (B) avulsion (C) contusion (D) evisceration (E) abrasion - Abrasion When several tubes of blood are to be drawn, which is drawn first? (A) Anticoagulant tubes (B) Blood culture tubes (C) Tubes with no additive (D) Heparinized tubes (E) EDTA tubes - Blood culture tubes The parenteral method of administration of medication means that the drug is (A) rubbed on the skin (B) inserted rectally (C) swallowed (D) dissolved in the mouth (E) injected - Injected The receptionist is an employee who works (A) in the back office, doing scheduling and billing (B) in the front office, assisting the nurses (C) in the front desk area, greeting and logging in patients (D) in the shipping and receiving area, accepting office supplies (E) in all areas, assisting as needed - In the front desk area, greeting and logging in patients Proper interaction with pediatric patients includes the following EXCEPT (A) allowing them to handle safe medical equipment to see that it will not harm them (B) using words the child will understand to describe the procedure (C) telling a child that a procedure will not hurt at all (D) talking in the same tone and volumes as you would use with an adult (E) positioning yourself at the same level when speaking to the child - Telling a child that a procedure will not hurt at all A communicable disease that does not have to be reported to the county health department is (A) tuberculosis (B) streptococcus (C) rubella (D) syphilis (E) rabies - Streptococcus A urine test that compares the weight of urine that of distilled water is (A) specific gravity (B) clarity (C) sedimentation rate (D) pH (E) ketone analysis - Specific gravity A patient is noncompliant if he or she (A) follows the instructions exactly as they were provided (B) does not progress as quickly as expected to the treatment plan (C) refuses to follow prescribed orders (D) has a reaction to prescribed medication (E) ask his or her family to participate in the plan - Refuses to follow prescribed orders A telephone call that the medical assistant can handle is (A) authorizing a prescription refill in the absence of the physician (B) advising a patient who is complaining of chest pain after taking new medication (C) taking results from a referring physician about a patient's abnormal electrocardiogram results (D) a hospital admitting clerk with the room number for a newly admitted patient (E) ordering examinations for a hospitalized patient - A hospital admitting clerk with the room number for a newly admitted patient If a certain number of patients are scheduled to come in for an appointment at the beginning of the same clock hour, this is (A) modified wave scheduling (B) wave scheduling (C) block scheduling (D) group scheduling (E) tidal wave scheduling - Wave scheduling When alphabetically filing, which of the following is last? (A) John A. Hall (B) John A. Hale (C) John A. Haley (D) John A. Halee (E) John A. Halley - John A. Hale The salutation of a letter is placed (A) two lines below the inside address (B) two lines below the signature line (C) before the inside address (D) after the complimentary closing (E) before the date of the letter - Two lines below the inside address Medical expenses resulting from a back injury while at work are submitted (A) Medicare (B) HMO (C) workers' compensation (D) employee's health insurance (E) Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Workers' compensation A ledger is also used as the patient's (A) receipt (B) charge slip (C) statement (D) posting (E) claim - Statement The book containing procedure and service codes performed by doctors and medical personnel is the (A) International Classification of Diseases (B) Current Procedural Terminology (C) Physician's Desk Reference (D) Insurance Payment Manual (E) AMA Journal - Current Procedural Terminology Ringworm is an example of a disease caused by (A) bacteria (B) fungus (C) virus (D) parasite (E) yeast - Fungus The faint tapping sounds heard as the blood pressure cuff initially deflates are recorded as the (A) pulse pressure (B) diastolic pressure (C) rhythm pressure (D) systolic pressure (E) apical pressure - Systolic pressure A forceps is an instrument used to (A) grasp tissue (B) retract tissue (C) cut tissue (D) suture tissue (E) clamp a blood vessel - Grasp tissue The ECG lead that measures the difference in electrical potential between the right arm and left arm is (A) lead II (B) lead I (C) aVR (D) aVF (E) V6 - Lead I Medicare Part B does not cover (A) doctor's office visits (B) diagnostic laboratory services (C) hospital charges (D) X-rays in an outpatient facility (E) durable medical equipment - Hospital charges The vacuum tube used to collect blood so the blood will clot in the tube is (A) red (B) lavender (C) gray (D) green (E) blue - Red An intravenous pyelogram is used to examine the (A) liver and gallbladder (B) stomach and large intestine (C) kidneys and bladder (D) colon and ileum (E) kidneys and pelvis - Kidneys and bladder Passive exercise means that the patient (A) does not move the body part without assistance (B) can move the joints freely (C) has full range of motion (D) cannot move the joints freely (E) uses weights when exercising - Does not move the body part without assistance When nutrients are initially taken into the body, it is called (A) digestion (B) ingestion (C) absorption (D) metabolism (E) salivation - Ingestion The muscle used for an injection located in the thigh is the (A) gluteus medius (B) gluteus maximus (C) rectus femoris (D) vastus lateralis (E) gastrocnemius - Vastus lateralis The term esophagogastritis means inflammation of the (A) larynx and pharynx (B) stomach and small intestine (C) small intestine and stomach (D) esophagus and stomach (E) esophagus and small intestine - Esophagus and stomach Emergency treatment for third-degree burns is (A) immersing the body part in cold water (B) applying an ice pack to the affected part (C) removing any blisters that form (D) covering the victim and notifying EMS (E) applying an antibiotic ointment - Covering the victim and notifying EMS A patient's implied consent usually covers (A) organ donation (B) biopsy (C) blood transfusion (D) appendectomy (E) electrocardiogram - Electrocardiogram An organ located in the left upper quadrant is the (A) thymus (B) spleen (C) appendix (D) liver (E) gallbladder - Spleen Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication? (A) clarification (B) feedback (C) body language (D) messages (E) e-mail - Body language A patient who is sight impaired would benefit from patient educational training materials that are produced as (A) braille materials (B) videotapes (C) posters (D) pamphlets (E) brochures - Braille materials When the medical assistant is dealing with a difficult caller on the phone, he or she should first (A) ask the physician to handle the call (B) forward the call to the office manager (C) tell the caller you will hang up if he or she continues to be difficult (D) determine the problem and the appropriate staff who can help (E) alert another staff member to witness the call - Determine the problem and appropriate staff who can help The abbreviation used in an appointment book to indicate a patient is coming in to see the physician about a medical problem already treated is (A) F/U (B) CPX (C) NP (D) BE (E) NS - F/U An outguide used in filing is a (A) file that is no longer in use (B) file of a patient who is not a patient in the office any longer (C) guide to alphabetizing file (D) folder inserted in the file to hold the place of a file in use (E) tickler to remind the staff of something missing from that file - Folder inserted in the file to hold the place of a file in use The medical term that means "within a vessel" is (A) intercellular (B) interarterial (C) intravascular (D) intravalvular (E) intervascular - intravascular The inside address of a professional letter includes the (A) address of the sending physician (B) recipient's address written with abbreviation to save space (C) physician's residence address printed at the left margin (D) recipient's address written without abbreviations (E) recipient's insurance company address - Recipient's address written without abbreviations The person covered by a benefits plan is the (A) administrator (B) carrier (C) employee (D) insured (E) payer - Insured The listing of charges for a medical practice is the (A) coding chart (B) customary charges (C) value scale (D) value unit (E) fee schedule - Fee schedule The withholding from an employee's paycheck for Social Security and Medicare is required under which law? (A) FICA (B) FCC (C) HCFA (D) IRA (E) FUTA - FICA A yeast infection that causes vaginitis is (A) candida (B) staphylococci (C) trichomonas (D) tinea (E) scabies - Candida A respiration rate that falls within the average adult range is (A) 10 per minute (B) 20 per minute (C) 25 per minute (D) 30 per minute (E) below 10 per minute - 20 per minute Proper technique to ensure package sterility includes using (A) a sterile package with only a small tear (B) sterile packages up to 30 days after the expiration date (C) a dry, undamaged sterile package (D) sterile gloves to transport sterile packages (E) a sterile pack still damp from the autoclave - A dry, undamaged sterile package AC interference in an ECG tracing means (A) the patient is having a muscle tremor (B) there is a loose electrode connection (C) there is electrical interference in the room (D) the electrodes are too tight on the patient (E) the power to the machine is off - There is electrical interference in the room The clear liquid portion of whole blood is (A) serum (B) thrombin (C) hemoglobin (D) fibrinogen (E) plasma - Plasma To convert milligrams to grams (A) divide by 100 (B) divide by 1,000 (C) multiply by 100 (D) multiply by 1,000 (E) subtract the numerator from the denominator - Divide by 1,000 Diabetic coma is due to (A) overproduction of insulin (B) low blood glucose level (C) lack of insulin (D) normal glucose with high insulin level (E) increased metabolism of glucose - Lack of insulin The structure in the body that lays over the larynx like a lid and prevents food from entering the trachea is the (A) pharynx (B) uvula (C) epiglottis (D) glottis (E) esophagus - Epiglottis The most important job of the receptionist is (A) logging in patients (B) sorting mail (C) scheduling drug company representatives (D) running errands (E) making a good first impression - Making a good first impression Pathogens that thrive in the absence of oxygen are called: (A) antitoxins (B) anaerobes (C) spores (D) aerobes (E) deoxygenators - Anaerobes An important component of the receptionist's job is opening the office. The receptionist should arrive at the office (A) thirty minutes ahead of the first scheduled patient (B) ten to fifteen minutes before office hours begin (C) when the first patients arrive (D) one hour before office hours begin (E) when the staff arrives - Ten to fifteen minutes before office hours begin Retention of medical records for minors is generally (A) 7 to 10 years (B) 7 to 10 years after reaching 18 years old (C) 7 to 10 years after becoming an emancipated (D) 7 to 10 years after the age of majority - 7 to 10 years after the age of majority All facilities have a dress code for employees that includes (A) neat, clean, comfortable shoes (B) manicured nails (C) an identification badge (D) perfume or cologne (E) hairstyles - An identification badge Which task is outside the scope of practice for medical assistants? (A) managing all office cash flow (B) taking vital signs (C) prescribing medications (D) patient education (E) triaging patients - Prescribing medications Mail content is initially the responsibility of the (A) Department of Transportation (B) United States Postal Service (C) United Parcel Service (D) mailer (E) Federal Bureau of Investigation - Mailer Which one of the following is not a key area of the Patients' Bill of Rights? (A) choice of health-care providers and plan (B) respect and nondiscrimination (C) confidentiality of private health information (D) termination of the physician/patient contract for noncompliant treatment (E) taking part in treatment decisions and options - Termination of the physician/patient contract for noncompliant treatment Which of the following healthcare providers is not required to inform patients of their rights regarding decisions about their own medical care under the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)? (A) Hospitals (B) Nursing homes (C) Physician offices (D) Hospice providers (E) Home health agencies - Physician offices What is the chemical symbol for sodium? (A) Na (B) Pu (C) Rn (D) S (E) Sm - Na Who owns a patient's medical record? (A) the patient (B) the physician (C) the insurance company (D) the medical practice (E) all of the above - The medical practice The complimentary closing line is placed (A) five lines below the last line of the body of the letter (B) four lines below the last line of the body of the letter (C) three lines below the last line of the body of the letter (D) two lines below the last line of the body of the letter (E) one line below the last line of the body of the letter - Two lines below the last line of the body of the letter Which of the following is an appropriate complimentary closing to a business letter? (A) Best wishes (B) All my regards (C) Sincerely (D) Yours truly (E) Truly - Sincerely How soon after arrival should a patient should be greeted? (A) within 6 minutes (B) within 3 minutes (C) within 10 minutes (D) immediately (E) none of the above; it is not necessary to greet the patient if he or she signs in - Within 3 minutes Which of the following is not a recommended step in taking inventory of office supplies? (A) use an inventory log to record supplies on hand (B) record the number of currently available items and units in an adjacent column (C) Determine the reorder level for each item listed (D) Consulting all users of the office supply or item to restock or purchase new products before placing an order (E) Record new office supply purchases as they are made and add a note specifying the reorder level for each item - Consulting all users of the office supply or item to restock or purchase new products before placing an order Telephone calls are classified as all of the following EXCEPT (A) incoming (B) outgoing (C) on hold (D) interoffice (E) none of the above - On hold Which of the following sutures is the largest in diameter? (A) size 0 (B) size 2-0 (C) size 5-0 (D) size 7-0 (E) size 10-0 - Size 0 An example of an input device is a (A) monitor (B) keyboard (C) motherboard (D) CD-ROM drive (E) speaker - Keyboard A CD-ROM is a(n) (A) input device (B) storage device (C) output device (D) scanner (E) program - Storage device To prevent a breach of security into the office database, all office personnel should (A) have background checks (B) have drug screens (C) have a photo ID (D) be monitored by the system's operator (E) be assigned a password - Be assigned a password The first step in computer maintenance is to (A) keep the area cool (B) keep the area warm (C) keep the area away from drafts (D) use only the same brand of equipment (E) keep the area free from liquids - Keep the area free form liquids Scanners are devices that (A) store data (B) convert hard-copy data into a format that can be recognized by the computer (C) make copies (D) send data over phone lines (E) maintain security - Convert hard-copy data into a format that can be recognized by the computer All of the following individuals are part of the Quality Assurance committee EXCEPT (A) a physician (B) an office manager (C) a medical assistant (D) a patient representative (E) a nurse - A patient representative Which term refers to a record of a picture of a blood vessel? (A) endoscope (B) otoscope (C) angiogram (E) electrocardiogram (E) sonogram - Angiogram A piece of equipment that protects the computer's fragile circuits from damage is called a (A) screen saver (B) jewel case (C) surge protector (D) password (E) firewall - Surge protector A series of computers linked together to allow information to be shared between them is called (A) the Internet (B) a network (C) electronic mail (E) a database (E) the mainframe - A network Confidential health information stored on office computers is governed by legislation known as (A) HIPAA (B) OSHA (C) DEA (D) ATF (E) CDC - HIPAA How often should a certified medical assistant attend classes on ICD-10-CM and CPT coding updates? (A) every 2 years (B) an ICD-10-CM workshop annually and a CPT workshop every 2 years (C) every year (D) Purchasing updated ICD-10-CM and CPT code books and reviewing code changes (E) No formal workshops or classes are necessary - Every year In the CPT coding system, how many digits are assigned to the primary code? (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 4 (D) 5 (E) 6 - 5 Which one of the following is not assigned a Z code from ICD-10-CM to indicate the reason for a patient's encounter with a healthcare provider? (A) family history of breast cancer (B) annual routine gynecological examination (C) a wood splinter removed from an eye (D) supervision of normal pregnancy (E) exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke - A wood splinter removed from an eye Which symbol is used in CPT to indicate a procedure that is typically performed utilizing moderate conscious sedation? (A) a bull's eye symbol (B) triangular altert symbol (C) a dot (D) plus sign (E) the flash symbol - A bull's eye symbol In CPT appendices, what appendix is used to locate a modifier to assign to a CPT code? (A) Appendix A (B) Appendix B (C) Appendix C (D) Appendix D (E) Appendix G - Appendix A Which of the following would not be coded from the Evaluation and Management Section of CPT? (A) Hospital admissions (B) Emergency department services (C) Physician office or clinic visits (D) preventive medicine services (E) vaccines, toxoids, and immunization administration - Hospital admissions Which of the following is correct in coding the diagnosis of a patient's exposure to someone with HIV who presents to the office for laboratory testing? (A) Z code from ICD-10-CM (B) A modifier from CPT (C) A laboratory code from CPT (D) HIV code from ICD-10-CM (E) An accidental needle-stick of a medical assistant drawing blood from an HIV positive patient - Z code from ICD-10-CM The circumference of the head should be measured during regular checkups until a pediatric patient reaches which of the following ages (A) 12 months (B) 18 months (C) 24 months (D) 36 months (E) 48 months - 36 months Which of the most important factor in coding? (A) the speed of coding (B) the code level (C) understanding medical terminology (D) accuracy (E) memorization of codes - Accuracy HCPCS Level 11 codes are used for which of the following? * * * Continued (303 pages) [Show More]

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