Question 1
Under which circumstance would a V code be used for coding a presurgical examination?
◦ when the physician renders treatment prior to the surgery
◦ when the physician only clears the patient for surgery
◦ when the physician administers the anesthesiology as well
◦ when the physician performing the exam is not the surgeon
Question 2
Which of the following is NOT considered to be in the miscellaneous type of V codes?
◦ orthodontics
◦ birth status
◦ unavailability of other medical facilities for care
◦ problems related to lifestyle