Which of the following statements about Category III CPT codes is false?
a. They are temporary codes.
b. They are updated more frequently than the rest of the CPT codes.
c. They are intended to allow for the cod
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Which of the following statements about Category III CPT codes is false?
a. They are temporary codes.
b. They are updated more frequently than the rest of the CPT codes.
c. They are intended to allow for the coding of new technologies, services, and procedures.
d. They are tracking codes that can be used for performance measurement. Correct Answer: Correct Answer: D
Category II CPT codes are used for performance measurement (AMA 2012b, 535).
Which statement fails to be true for Medicare coverage?
a. Medicare pays for healthcare services provided to Social Security beneficiaries 65 years old and older
b. Medicare pays for healthcare services provided to Social Security beneficiaries for new moms 65 years and younger and their newborn babies
c. Medicare pays for healthcare services provided to Social Security beneficiaries for people under 65 years old with certain disabilities
d. Medicare pays for healthcare services provided to Social Security beneficiaries for people of all ages with end-stage renal disease Correct Answer: Correct Answer: B
Medicare does not cover moms and newborn babies unless the mother has a disability. Moms and newborn babies can be covered under the Medicaid program if they meet specific income guidelines (Johns 2011, 293, 301).
A health information technician has been asked to design a problem list for an electronic health record (EHR). Which of the following data elements should be included on the problem list?
a. Problem number, problem description, date problem entered
b. Problem number, problem name, date of consent for treatment
c. Patient identifying information, problem number, examination results
d. Problem name, date of onset, physical exam C
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