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Coding with Modifiers, 2nd Edition Errata
Principles 3rd Edition Errata Corrections
Coding with Modifiers, 2nd Edition errata
There is an error in the Checkpoint Exercises in Chapter 3, on page 81, Question 5 - the book states that the correct answer to this question is "C". The correct answer to this question is "D" - Since the patient has two problems, the otitis media and upper respiratory infection, the additional work would warrant a level 2 - 99212 and a 99281 with Modifier 25.
Principles 3rd Edition Errata Corrections
| Chapter #: | Question #: | Incorrect Answer: | Corrected Answer: |
| 1 | 5. | True | Category I codes |
| 2 | 7. | False: The star only applies . . . | True |
| 8-1. | True | D | |
| 8-2. | True | A | |
| 8-3. | True | E | |
| 8-4. | True | B | |
| 8-5. | True | C | |
| 9. | 9-1:D 9-2:A 9-3:E 9-4:B 9-5:C | False. Any procedure or service in any section of the CPT book may be used to designate the services rendered by any qualified physician or other qualified health care professional. | |
| 10. | False. Any procedure or service in any section of the CPT book may be used to designate the services rendered by any qualified physician or other qualified health care professional. | The bullet symbol | |
| 11. | The bullet symbol | 1. Procedure or service | |
| 3 | 11. | 92989, 92990 | 99289, 99290 |
| 12. | 99293 | 99295 | |
| 5 | 15. | 22558, 22585, 20938, 22845 | 22558, 22585, 20937, 22845 |
| Chapter #: | Question #: | Incorrect Answer: | Corrected Answer: |
| Final | 13 | 649.5 | 639.5 |
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