Certified Clinical Medical Assistant CCMA Practice Test

Which of the following should an MA identify as the purpose of a category II code in procedural coding?

1. Tracks provider performance measures

2. Reflects patient demographics

3. Indicates medical necessity

4. Correlates with diagnostic codes

The correct answer is: Tracks provider performance measures

The correct choice focuses on the purpose of category II codes in procedural coding, which is to track provider performance measures. Category II codes are supplemental codes used to report performance measures and help in the assessment of healthcare quality. These codes allow for the collection of data on specific services and procedures that may lead to improved patient care by monitoring performance metrics. They are not intended for billing purposes but rather serve as a means of improving the quality of care through better data collection and analysis. In contrast, the other options do not accurately describe the function of category II codes. While reflecting patient demographics, indicating medical necessity, and correlating with diagnostic codes are important aspects of coding and healthcare management, they are not the primary role of category II codes, which specifically focus on measuring and tracking performance.