ACEP ED Facility Coding Quiz | E/M Levels 99281–99291,99292

Test your knowledge of ACEP ED facility coding levels (99281–99285). Free quiz with 20 multiple-choice questions on emergency department coding.

 

1) Which of the following best describes a Level 1 (99281) facility ED visit?

2) A patient presents for suture removal, no complications, no diagnostics. What level is most appropriate?

3) Which of the following usually corresponds to a Level 2 (99282)?

4) A patient receives one nebulizer treatment, pulse oximetry, and discharge instructions. Facility level?

5) Which level typically requires one Lab or EKG or X-Ray?

6) A patient with abdominal pain receives CBC, CMP, urinalysis, IV fluids, and CT abdomen. Facility level?

7) What level is often assigned when a patient needs one or more IV medications plus continuous monitoring?

8) Which of the following scenarios would likely be a Level 5 (99285) facility visit?

9) A trauma patient arrives, requires IV fluids, chest x-ray, pelvic x-ray, CT scan, labs, and wound repair. Facility level?

10) Which facility level best aligns with a high-risk presentation such as acute stroke, STEMI, or sepsis with 30mins of critical care documented by ED Provider?

11) In ACEP’s sample grid, Level 2 (99282) commonly involves:

12) What level is often assigned when a patient Transferred to other hospital?

13) A psychiatric patient evaluated with labs, urine tox screen, EKG, and sitter assignment. Most appropriate facility level?

14) Which of the following is the clearest marker for Level 5 coding?

15) A patient with chest pain has EKG, troponin, chest x-ray, IV nitro, continuous monitoring. Facility level?

16) Which of the following is correct level for 104 mins critical care time?

17) A patient with migraine receives IV fluids, IV antiemetic, IV NSAID, and CT head. Facility level?

18) Which of these best fits Level 2 (99282)?

19) Facility level coding is based primarily on:

20) Which statement is TRUE regarding ACEP facility coding levels?