Certified Evaluation and Management Coder (CEMC) Patient Practice Questions
The free Certified Evaluation and Management Coder (CEMC) questions that deal with patient, with answers and explanations. The full bank and the timed practice test cover every topic the exam asks about.
Question #1
A patient comes in for a new patient visit that lasts 45 minutes, and the physician conducts a detailed history and examination. What code should be used?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The visit lasts longer than 30 minutes and includes a detailed examination and history, qualifying for a higher code, 99204.
Question #3
During a patient visit, the physician performs a comprehensive review of systems. What E/M service level might this support?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
A comprehensive review supports the highest level of service, 99205, especially when combined with other comprehensive components.
Question #4
A physician sees a patient in a nursing home for a follow-up assessment after a stroke. The patient requires a gentle examination due to their current condition. Which code should be used?
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The visit to a nursing facility for a follow-up visit related to a serious condition would require a code reflecting that level of care, which is 99309.
Question #5
A patient with diabetes comes for a visit where the provider spends 60 minutes coding for counseling and coordination of care. What code should be used?
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Given the time spent and the requirement for counseling in the patient's care plan, the highest code that encompasses both is appropriate, which would be 99215.
Question #7
In a scenario where a patient is being treated for chronic headaches and has a confusion symptom needing a detailed examination, which code applies?
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Chronic headaches with new symptoms require a detailed visit, indicating level 99204 based on the components covered in the examination.
Question #8
A physician discussing preventive behavior and medication with a patient for 20 minutes can bill which E/M code?
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Time spent during the visit primarily for counseling and coordination of care can support billing at 99202, reflecting the focus of the encounter.
Question #10
If a patient presents with multiple complaints requiring separate treatment plans, how should the coder approach this?
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Each issue must be addressed carefully and reported correctly, usually billing for the individual concerns that were tackled during the session as separate encounters when warranted.
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