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?
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