Assignment
1. Choose a specific E/M code assignment and summarize the stages to precise coding. Be certain to include the three factors of E/M code assignment. List and discuss at least two modifiers that can be used with your selected E/M code and provide a brief description of each modifier. Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
2. The various levels of E/M service are determined by documentation in the patient's medical record. What elements are used to decipher the level of service? Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
3. Compare and contrast the HCPCS Level I, Level II and Level III codes. Your response should be at least 75 words in length.
4. Explain the technique that medical coders utilize to choose the correct procedure code to describe the service or procedure provided to the patient. Your response should be at least 75 words in length.
5. Select two of the CPT sections and describe how the services and procedures are categorized within each section. Your response should be at least 75 words in length.
6. Using EncoderPro, determine the following unlisted CPT code (Pathology and Laboratory): Reproductive medicine laboratory procedure. (Your response will be a 5 digit code).
Using EncoderPro, determine the following unlisted CPT code (Medicine): Endocrine procedure, diagnostic nuclear medicine. (Your response will be a 5 digit code).
Using EncoderPro, determine the following unlisted CPT code (Radiology): Casting or strapping. (Your response will be a 5 digit code).
7. Using EncoderPro, determine the following unlisted CPT code (Pathology and Laboratory): Molecular pathology procedure. (Your response will be a 5 digit code).
Using EncoderPro, determine the following unlisted CPT code (Medicine): Preventive medicine service. (Your response will be a 5 digit code.)
Using EncoderPro, determine the following unlisted CPT code (Radiology): Radiopharmaceutical therapy. (Your response will be a 5 digit code.)
8. Describe Medicare A, B, C, and D. Discuss the benefits of each section for a patient in your response. Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
9. What is a code set? List the code sets approved by HIPAA standards. Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.