AAPC Ch. 6

What 3 components are considered when Relative Value Units are established?

What codes are reported voluntarily to payers to provide evidence-based performance-measure data?

CPT Category 3 codes are reimbursable at what level of reimbursement?

The surgical global package applies to services performed in what setting?

What does the acronym HCPCS stand for?

What chapter in the HCPCS level 2 codebook lists the code for wheelchairs?

What temporary HCPCS level 2 codes are required for use by OPPS hospitals?

True statement regarding the instruction for use of the CPT Codebook

What type of CPT code is "modifier 51 exempt" even though there is no modifier 51 exempt symbol next to it?

What agency maintains and distributes HCPCS level 2 codes?

When procedures are mandated by third party payers, what modifier would you use?

HCPCS Level 2 includes code ranges which consist of what type of codes?

What publications are copyrighted and mandated by AMA?

How often are HCPCS level 2 permanent national codes updated?

Where is the starting point for selective catheter placement for the vascular families in Appendix L?

Services provided in the home by an agency are considered:

How are new additions and revisions indicated in your CPT codebook?

How are ambulance modifiers used?

If a CPT code and a HCPCS level 2 code exists for the same service, which should you report?