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When coding an ASC operative report, what should the coder identify first before assigning procedure
codes?
Select the answer
1 correct answer
A.
The patient's insurance plan
B.
The surgeon's specialty only
C.
The procedures actually documented as performed
D.
The facility's daily census

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2/10
Which document is usually the strongest source for determining the surgical procedure performed in an
ASC?
Select the answer
1 correct answer
A.
The operative report
B.
The appointment reminder
C.
The patient satisfaction survey
D.
The insurance card

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3/10
What is the main purpose of reviewing CPT parenthetical notes during ASC coding?
Select the answer
1 correct answer
A.
To identify coding instructions and related code-reporting rules
B.
To establish the surgeon's work schedule
C.
To select an ICD-10-CM chapter
D.
To determine the patient's deductible

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4/10
When a service is integral to a more comprehensive procedure, how is it generally reported?
Select the answer
1 correct answer
A.
It is converted to an ICD-10-CM code
B.
It is always reported with modifier 59
C.
It is bundled unless a coding rule allows separate reporting
D.
It is always billed twice

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5/10
What should an ASC coder do when documentation does not support a specific code selection?
Select the answer
1 correct answer
A.
Query or seek clarification according to facility policy
B.
Copy the code from a prior visit
C.
Choose the highest-paying code
D.
Use an unlisted code automatically

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6/10
In outpatient coding, which diagnosis is generally listed first?
Select the answer
1 correct answer
A.
The diagnosis with the longest description
B.
The condition chiefly responsible for the services provided
C.
Any chronic condition on the problem list
D.
The oldest diagnosis in the chart

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7/10
Why are ICD-10-CM instructional notes important when coding an ASC case?
Select the answer
1 correct answer
A.
They define payment contracts
B.
They determine surgeon credentialing
C.
They replace CPT guidelines
D.
They provide sequencing and code-use directions

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8/10
If a definitive diagnosis is established after an outpatient procedure, what should generally be coded?
Select the answer
1 correct answer
A.
Only the presenting symptom
B.
The planned diagnosis from scheduling
C.
A suspected diagnosis instead
D.
The definitive diagnosis

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9/10
Which source should be used to confirm that an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code is complete and valid?
Select the answer
1 correct answer
A.
The HCPCS Level II table
B.
The Tabular List after locating the term in the Alphabetic Index
C.
The CPT index only
D.
The ASC fee schedule only

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10/10
Why is diagnosis specificity important in ASC coding?
Select the answer
1 correct answer
A.
It eliminates the need for CPT codes
B.
It replaces modifier use
C.
It guarantees payment in every case
D.
It supports accurate reporting and medical necessity
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