Medical Coding and Billing Practice Exam
Course Introduction
This course offers an in-depth introduction to the principles and practices of medical coding and billing within the healthcare industry. Students will learn about the coding systems used for diagnostic and procedural information, including ICD, CPT, and HCPCS, and their application in accurate claim submission and reimbursement. The course covers healthcare documentation requirements, privacy regulations such as HIPAA, ethics in coding, payer policies, and the use of electronic health record systems. By the end of the course, students will understand how to translate clinical documentation into standardized codes, process insurance claims, and handle denials, preparing them for careers in medical coding and billing in a variety of healthcare settings.
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Medical Terminology for Health Professions 7th Edition by Ann Ehrlich\Simplified Syllabus Course
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology
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Q1) hypo-
A) abnormal condition
B) deficient
C) excessive
D) pain
E) surgical removal
Answer: B
Q2) symptom
A)evidence of a disease such as pain
B)objective evidence of disease
C)signs and symptoms that occur together
D)sudden onset of a disease
E)temporary disappearance of symptoms
Answer: A
Q3) The abnormal hardening of the walls of an artery or arteries is known as
Answer: arteriosclerosis
Q4) The medical term ____________________ describes an inflammation of the stomach and small intestine.
Answer: gastroenteritis
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Chapter 2: The Human Body in Health and Disease
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Q1) The ____________________ cavity is the space formed by the hip bones. Answer: pelvic
Q2) ____________________ ____________________ are unspecialized cells that renew themselves for long periods of time through cell division. Answer: Stem cells
Q3) medial
A)back of the body or organ
B)farthest from the midline
C)nearer the midline
D)situated in the back
E)situated in the front
Answer: C
Q4) exo-
A)cell
B)out of C)specialist
D)tissue
E)within Answer: B
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Chapter 3: The Skeletal System
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Q1) Malformation of the skull due to the premature closure of the cranial sutures is known as ____________________.
Answer: craniostenosis
Q2) ____________________ is the condition of thinner-than-average bone density in a young person.
Answer: Osteopenia
Q3) scoli/o
A)bone
B)curved
C)noun ending
D)synovial membrane
E)vertebra,vertebrae
Answer: B
Q4) The death of bone tissue due to a lack of insufficient blood supply is known as ____________________.
Answer: osteonecrosis
Q5) An inflammation of the periosteum is known as ____________________. Answer: periostitis
Q6) An artificial leg is a type of ____________________.
Answer: prosthesis
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Chapter 4: The Muscular System
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Q1) hypertonia
A)abnormally increased motor function or activity
B)condition of abnormal muscle tone
C)distortion of voluntary movement as a spasm
D)excessive tone of skeletal muscles
E)extreme slowness in movement
Q2) The loss of sensation and voluntary muscle movements in a muscle is known as ____________________.
Q3) The surgical suturing of a muscle wound is known as ____________________.
Q4) The age-related reduction in skeletal muscle mass in the elderly is known as ____________________.
Q5) dorsiflexion
A)bending the foot upward at the ankle
B)circular movement at the far end of a limb
C)limb movement away from the midline
D)limb movement toward the midline
E)turning the palm of the hand toward the back
Q6) The surgical suturing of a divided tendon is known as a/an ____________________.
Q7) The term ____________________ means slanted or at an angle.
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Chapter 5: The Cardiovascular System
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Q1) megaloblastic anemia
A)abnormally few formed blood elements
B)abnormally few red blood cells
C)inadequate number of circulating erythrocytes
D)lack of the protein required to absorb the vitamins necessary for the formation of red blood cells
E)larger-than-normal red blood cells
Q2) ____________________ ____________________ is the rapid,irregular,and useless contractions of the ventricles.
Q3) Blood ____________________ is any pathologic condition of the cellular elements of the blood.
Q4) aort/o
A)aorta
B)artery
C)plaque,fatty substance
D)relating to blood or lymph vessels
E)slow
Q5) The form of ____________________ known as LDL is harmful because it contributes to plaque buildup in the arteries.
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Chapter 6: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
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Q1) A/An ____________________ is any substance that the body regards as being foreign.
Q2) immun/o
A)against
B)cancer
C)lymph
D)lymph node
E)protected
Q3) myosarcoma
A)malignant tumor derived from connective tissue
B)malignant tumor derived from muscle tissue
C)malignant tumor in the upper shaft of long bones
D)new cancer site resulting from spreading
E)process by which cancer spreads
Q4) A/An _________________________ disorder is a condition that occurs when one or more parts of the immune system are deficient,missing,or not working properly.
Q5) The term ____________________ describes the group of one-celled microscopic organisms,some of which cause diseases in humans.
Q6) An abnormal enlargement of the spleen is known as ____________________.
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Chapter 7: The Respiratory System
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Q1) trache/o
A)lung
B)rapid
C)thorax
D)to breathe
E)trachea
Q2) Commonly known as shortness of breath,the medical term
____________________ describes difficult or labored breathing.
Q3) hemoptysis
A)a collection of blood in the pleural cavity
B)condition of below-normal oxygen levels in the blood
C)condition of below-normal oxygen levels in the body tissues
D)coughing up blood or bloodstained sputum
E)the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood
Q4) pleurodynia
A) also known as a sore throat
B) inflammation of the pleura
C) pain in the pleura
D) surgical repair of the pharynx
E) surgical removal of the pleura
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Chapter 8: The Digestive System
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Q1) The passage of stools with a black and tarlike appearance caused by the presence of digested blood is known as ____________________.
Q2) hepatitis
A)causes food poisoning
B)inflammation of the liver
C)intestinal infection characterized by severe diarrhea and vomiting
D)intestinal infection caused by food contaminated with feces
E)rumbling noise caused by the intestinal gas
Q3) emesis
A)also known as indigestion
B)also known as vomiting
C)difficulty in swallowing
D)inflammation of diverticula
E)the presence of diverticula
Q4) ____________________ is a progressive degenerative disease of the liver that is often caused by excessive alcohol use.
Q5) ____________________ is the act of belching or raising gas orally from the stomach.
Q6) The medical term ____________________ means the vomiting of blood.
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Chapter 9: The Urinary System
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Q1) ____________________ _________________________ is the placement of a catheter into the bladder through a small incision just above the pubic bone.
Q2) A/An ____________________ ____________________ is a radiographic study of the kidneys and ureters with the use of an intravenous contrast medium.
Q3) In the male,____________________ is an abnormality in which the urethra opening is on the upper surface of the penis.
Q4) A voiding _________________________ is a diagnostic procedure to examine the flow of urine from the bladder and through the urethra.
Q5) ____________________ is the condition of having symptoms resulting from obstruction of the urethra due to benign prostatic hypertrophy.
Q6) hypoproteinemia
A)abnormally high concentrations of protein in the urine
B)abnormally low concentrations of protein in the blood
C)increased output of urine
D)involuntary discharge of urine
E)swelling of one or both kidneys
Q7) Narrowing of the urethra is described by the medical term ____________________.
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Chapter 10: The Nervous System
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Q1) obsessive-compulsive disorder
A)anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent,unwanted thoughts or impulses
B)intense emotional feelings that include apprehension,fearfulness,and terror
C)learning disability characterized by substandard reading achievement
D)potentially reversible mental condition often associated with a high fever
E)progressive decline in mental abilities
Q2) ____________________ is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent episodes of seizures of varying severities.
Q3) Cervical _________________________ is nerve pain caused by pressure on the spinal nerve roots in the neck region.
Q4) hyperesthesia
A)abnormally increased cerebrospinal fluid within the brain
B)deep state of unconsciousness
C)excessive sensitivity to stimuli
D)fear of having a serious illness despite medical reassurance
E)violent jarring of the brain
Q5) ____________________ ____________________ is a condition characterized by poor muscle control,spasticity,speech defects,and other neurologic deficiencies.
Q6) The medical term ____________________ means inflammation of the brain.
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Chapter 11: Special Senses: the Eyes and Ears
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Q1) The medical term ____________________ describes an involuntary,constant,rhythmic movement of the eyeball.
Q2) tinnitus
A)changes in the eyes that occur with aging
B)hearing loss associated with aging
C)ringing,buzzing,or roaring sound in the ears
D)swelling surrounding the eyes
E)whirling,dizziness,and the loss of balance
Q3) blephar/o
A)cornea,hard
B)eardrum
C)eyelid
D)hearing
E)iris
Q4) A/An ____________________ is the partial or complete suturing together of the upper and lower eyelids.
Q5) Ear discomfort caused by changes in air pressure is known as ____________________.
Q6) Also known as farsightedness,____________________ is a defect in which light rays focus beyond the retina.
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Chapter 12: The Integumentary System
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Q1) The medical term ____________________ describes an ingrown toenail.
Q2) bi/o
A)life
B)hairy
C)red
D)skin
E)sweat
Q3) The general term ____________________ is used to describe small knotlike swellings of granulation tissue in the epidermis.
Q4) A/An ____________________ is a large blister that is larger than 1/2 centimeter in diameter.
Q5) The medical term ____________________ means abnormal redness of the entire skin surface.
Q6) seborrhea
A)a fungal infection of a nail
B)also known prickly heat
C)an infestation with the itch mite
D)overproduction of sebum
E)spontaneous bruises 2 to 10 millimeters in diameter
Q7) The medical term ____________________ means profuse sweating.
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Chapter 13: The Endocrine System
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Q1) Inflammation of the adrenal glands is known as ____________________.
Q2) glucose
A)also known as blood sugar
B)excessive hunger
C)excessive thirst
D)excessive urination
E)the form in which the liver stores the excess glucose
Q3) A/An ____________________ ____________________ is the administration of radioactive iodine to destroy thyroid cells.
Q4) An abnormality of electrolyte balance caused by excessive secretion of aldosterone is known as ____________________.
Q5) A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of the thymus gland.
Q6) polydipsia
A)also known as blood sugar
B)excessive hunger
C)excessive thirst
D)excessive urination
E)the form in which the liver stores the excess glucose
Q7) An inflammation of the thymus gland is known as ____________________.
Q8) The hormone ____________________ is secreted by fat cells.
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Chapter 14: The Reproductive Systems
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Q1) preeclampsia
A)a woman during her first pregnancy
B)a woman who has borne a viable child
C)complication of pregnancy
D)painful erection lasting 4 hours or more
E)severe itching of external female genitalia
Q2) A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of one testicle or both testicles.
Q3) A/An ____________________ is a knot of varicose veins located on one side of the scrotum.
Q4) gynec/o
A)cervix
B)female
C)pregnant
D)uterus
E)vagina
Q5) A/An ______________________________ is the surgical removal of a fallopian tube and ovary.
Q6) The medical term ____________________ describes the surgical procedure to affix sagging breasts in a more elevated position.
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Chapter 15: Diagnostic Procedures and Pharmacology
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Q1) lithotomy position
A)any position in which the patient is lying down
B)patient lying facedown on the belly
C)patient lying on back with the feet and legs supported in stirrups
D)substance that allows x-rays to pass through
E)substance that does not allow x-rays to pass through
Q2) A/An ____________________ is an individual trained and skilled in phlebotomy.
Q3) ____________________ is an abnormal,high-pitched,harsh,or crowing sound heard during inspiration.
Q4) The diagnostic procedure that uses the sound produced by tapping the body surface with the finger is known as ____________________.
Q5) The presence of calcium in the urine is known as ____________________.
Q6) The term ____________________ describes the patient's consistency and accuracy in following the regimen prescribed by a physician or other health care professional.
Q7) Medication that is administered to prevent or reduce fever is known as a/an
Q8) A/An ____________________ is a factor in the patient's condition that makes the use of a particular medication dangerous or ill advised.
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Chapter 16: Word Parts
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Q1) Which condition is characterized by binge eating?
A) aerophagia
B) anorexia nervosa
C) borborygmus
D) bulimia nervosa
Q2) The term ____ means abnormally increased carbon dioxide in the blood.
A) anorexia
B) anoxia
C) asphyxiation
D) hypercapnia
Q3) The term ____ describes a condition in which the eye does not focus properly because of uneven curvatures of the cornea.
A) convergence
B) astigmatism
C) nystagmus
D) strabismus
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Chapter 17: Abbreviations
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Q1) What is the crackling sound heard when the ends of a broken bone move together?
A) bruit
B) hallux valgus
C) syncope
D) crepitation
Q2) The term ____ describes a prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disorder.
A) differential diagnosis
B) prognosis
C) remission
D) syndrome
Q3) Which condition is a protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm?
A) esophageal varices
B) gastrocele
C) hiatal hernia
D) inguinal hernia
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