ICD-10-CPT

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Which code would report an excision of a sacral pressure ulcer with skin flap closure and ostectomy?

15935

Initial incision escharotomy is reported with code __________.

16035

Modifiers __________ and __________ are approved for ambulatory surgery center hospital outpatient services.

27, 73

A percutaneous core needle biopsy of lung with imaging guidance is reported with code __________.

32408

Excision of an aural polyp is reported using code __________.

69540

Cochlear device implantation is reported using code __________.

69930

An anteroposterior x-ray of the abdomen is reported with code __________.

74018

Code __________ reports an ultrasound of the scrotum and contents.

76870

CT guidance for the placement of radiation therapy fields is reported using code __________.

77014

Code __________ reports externally generated, superficial hyperthermia.

77600

Myocardial imaging (PET) for metabolic evaluation is reported using code __________.

78459

Pulmonary perfusion imaging is reported using code __________.

78580

A patient presents in the emergency room, and the doctor orders a therapeutic drug assay for clozapine. Which of the following would be reported?

80159

The CPT code for a digoxin assay is __________.

80162

Code __________ reports bone marrow smear interpretation.

85060

Tissue typing is reported using code range __________.

86805-86849

Infant gross necropsy examination with brain exam is reported using code __________.

88012

In vivo lab procedures are reported using code range __________.

88720-88749

Post-coital semen analysis including Huhner test is reported using code __________.

89300

A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is reported with code __________.

90791

Psychotherapy for crisis, first 60 minutes, is reported using code __________.

90839

Code __________ reports a determination of refractive state.

92015

The __________ is a domed-shaped muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities.

Diaphragm

The abbreviation FSH stands for __________.

Follicle Stimulating Hormone

The anesthesia code used when a biopsy of soft tissue of the nose is performed is __________.

00164

The anesthesia code for simple ligation of major neck vessel is reported with code_____.

00352

The anesthesia code for needle biopsy of pleura, closed procedure, is

00522

The CPT code used to report suction-assisted lipectomy, head and neck, is __________.

15876

__________ is the anesthesia code used for open or surgical arthroscopic procedures of the elbow.

01740

Dr. Smith performed an incision, and the removal of a foreign body on the left arm in the subcutaneous layer of the skin. The correct code to report is ____.

10120

CPT code __________ is used for the removal of up to 15 skin tags.

11200

Shaving of a 3 cm dermal lesion on forehead would be reported with code ______.

11313

Which code reports a 12.8-cm simple repair of a superficial wound of the neck?

12005

A 2.7-cm complex repair of the skin of the nose is reported with code __________.

13152

Code __________ is used to report therapeutic injections for the symptomatic pain associated with carpal tunnel.

20526

Code __________ is used to report aspiration of a ganglion cyst, any location.

20612

Halo application, cranial, 7 pins placed, for thin skull osteology, is reported with code __________.

20664

Ear cartilage grafting, autogenous, to nose, is coded to__________.

21235

Closed treatment of nasal bone fracture without manipulation would be reported with code _____.

21310

A biopsy of soft tissue of the thorax is reported with code __________.

21550

Modifier __________ reports an increased procedural service.

22

Open incision and drainage of deep abscess located in the thoracic posterior spine is reported with code_____.

22010

Modifier __________ reports unusual anesthesia.

23

Procedures completed on the shoulder are in code range __________.

23000-23044

Using the CPT manual, determine which of the following does not code an excisional procedure.

30000

A total rhinectomy is reported with code __________.

30160

Which code reports a procedure completed to repair the nose?

30430

Sam Smith returns today to see Dr. Jones because of a nasal hemorrhage that has not been controlled by previous posterior nasal packs inserted 2 days ago. Today, Dr. Jones placed posterior nasal packs and cauterized the posterior area. Select the appropriate CPT code. 30901 Control nasal hemorrhage, anterior, simple (limited cautery and/or packing) any method 30903 Control nasal hemorrhage, anterior, complex (extensive cautery and/or packing) any method 30905 Control nasal hemorrhage, posterior, with posterior nasal packs and/or cautery, any method; initial 30906 Control nasal hemorrhage, posterior, with posterior nasal packs and/or cautery, any method; subsequent

30906

An intranasal maxillary sinusotomy is reported with code __________.

31020

Sphenoid sinusotomy with biopsy is reported with code __________.

31050

Code __________ reports the first of three distinct components performed during a lung transplant.

32850

Code(s) __________ are used to report backbench work for lung transplantation.

32855-32856

Dr. Wong has diagnosed Jim Johnson with a clot in the pericardial space. To remove the clot, a midline sternotomy was performed.; the pericardium was incised, and the clot was removed. The procedure recorded on the operative report was pericardiotomy. The appropriate code to report this procedure is ____.

33020

Insertion of pacing cardioverter-defibrillator pulse generator only, with existing single lead, is reported with code __________.

33240

Dr. Long completed a repair of an intra-abdominal blood vessel. The appropriate code to report is ____.

35221

A laparoscopic adrenalectomy is reported using code __________.

60650

The appropriate code to report replacement of the mitral valve with cardiopulmonary bypass is ____.

33430

Dr. Way completed a thrombectomy of the brachial artery by arm incision. The correct code to report is ____.

34101

Dr. Long diagnosed Ted Smith with a blockage in the aorta. The doctor completed a bypass around the damaged artery that supplies the femoral-popliteal artery, using a harvested saphenous vein graft. The correct code(s) to report for this procedure is (are) ____.

35556

A certified registered nurse anesthetist is a registered nurse with ____ months of additional training in anesthesiology.

36

. Dr. Long completed the insertion of a peripherally inserted central venous access device with a subcutaneous port. The patient was 3 years old. The appropriate code to use to report the procedure is ____.

36570

An injection procedure for splenoportography is reported with code _________.

38200

Dr. Short completed an injection procedure for a splenoportography. Select the correct code(s) for this service.

38200

Dr. Long placed a long-bore needle into the marrow cavity of the ribs. The bone marrow was aspirated with a large syringe, and then placed in a sterile container. The bone marrow was harvested for transplantation for a patient. The appropriate code to use for this procedure is ____.

38230

Simple drainage of a lymph node abscess is reported using code __________.

38300

Laparoscopic procedures on the lymph nodes are coded to range __________.

38570-38589

A suprahyoid lymphadenectomy is reported with code

38700

A superficial axillary lymphadenectomy is reported with code _________.

38740

Patient Tom Smith is to undergo a lymphangiography. Dr. Jones injects a vital blue dye subcutaneously for outlining the skin lymphatics. After the vessels are visualized, Dr. Jones makes a small incision over the lymphatic vessel. A needle is cannulated, and a catheter is placed and secured. Additional dye is injected. X-rays are taken by Dr. Tin and then repeated 24 hours later. Dr. Jones then removes the needle and sutures the incision. Select the appropriate code(s) for Dr. Jones's services.

38790

A resection of a mediastinal cyst is reported with code______.

39200

Code __________ reports resection of mediastinal cyst.

39200

A repair of a neonate diaphragmatic hernia with insertion of a chest tube is reported with code _____.

39503

Code __________ reports repair of acute diaphragmatic hernia, traumatic.

39540

Code __________ is used for repair of a chronic diaphragmatic hernia.

39541

Resection and complex repair of diaphragm is represented by code __________.

39561

An anesthesiologist performed a history and physical exam that took 20 minutes to complete. The procedure required 80 minutes of anesthesia time. The time units used by the insurance company are calculated in 20-minute increments. How many units of time would be reported for this procedure?

4

Code __________ reports excision of esophageal lesion with primary repair, abdominal approach.

43101

Mary Jones was diagnosed with carcinoma of the esophagus. She underwent a total esophagectomy with cervical esophagostomy, and without reconstruction. Select the appropriate CPT code.

43124

Introduction of a nasogastric tube with fluoroscopic guidance by a physician is reported with code __________.

43752

A duodenotomy for exploration is reported using code __________.

44010

Which of the following cannot be reported as a primary procedure code?

44203

An open appendectomy is coded to __________ when performed on its own and not in conjunction with another abdominal procedure.

44950

Dr. Times completed an abdominal approach proctopexy with sigmoid resection. The appropriate CPT code is ____.

45550

Anoplasty for a stricture for an adult is reported using code __________.

46700

Modifier __________ reports anesthesia by surgeon.

47

Code __________ reports open drainage of perirenal abscess.

50020

A partial nephrectomy is reported using code __________.

50240

A laparoscopic partial nephrectomy is reported with code __________.

50543

The code for a ureterotomy for insertion of indwelling stent is code ________.

50605

Pat Jones has an indwelling ureteral catheter. Dr. Stones is completing an injection procedure for an ureteropyelography through the catheter. The correct code for this procedure is ____.

50684

Code __________ reports a complicated change of cystostomy tube.

51710

Mark Gates was in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in a laceration of the bladder. A cystorrhaphy was completed to suture the bladder. The correct CPT code is ____.

51860

Sarah Johns, a 76-year-old female, has experienced stress incontinence for a period of 8 months. Dr. Smith attempted to treat her conservatively, with no success. A urethral suspension via laparoscope was completed. Using the CPT manual, select the appropriate code for this procedure.

51990

Modifier __________ reports reduced services.

52

Code __________ reports a cystourethroscopy with internal urethrotomy, on a male.

52275

A transurethral incision of prostate is reported using code __________.

52450

Code __________ reports biopsy of urethra.

53200

Biopsy of the penis is reported with code __________.

54100

Foreskin manipulation including lysis of preputial adhesions and stretching is reported using code __________.

54450

Exploration of the scrotal area for undescended testis is reported with code _____.

54550

Incision and drainage of a scrotal space abscess are reported using code__________.

54700

A unilateral epididymectomy is reported with code __________.

54860

Code __________ reports a vesiculotomy.

55600

Code __________ reports a perineal radical prostatectomy.

55810

The CPT procedure code for electroejaculation is __________.

55870

Code __________ is used to report the biopsy of a single lesion from the vulva.

56605

An Evaluation and Management service that resulted in the initial decision to perform the surgery may be identified by adding modifier __________ to the appropriate level of the E/M service.

57

Nonobstetrical cerclage of the uterine cervix is reported using code __________.

57700

Code __________ reports an instrumental dilation of cervical canal.

57800

A second procedure that has been planned as part of the care is known as a staged procedure and is reported by adding the modifier of __________.

58

Intrauterine artificial insemination is reported using code __________.

58322

A diagnostic amniocentesis is reported with code _____.

59000

An intrauterine cordocentesis is reported with code __________.

59012

Chorionic villus sampling is reported with code _____.

59015

Code __________ reports abdominal hysterotomy.

59100

A postpartum scraping (curettage) is reported with code __________.

59160

Code __________, delivery of the placenta, as a separate procedure code.

59414

Antepartum care only, seven or more visits, is reported with code __________.

59426

A unilateral total thyroid lobectomy is reported using code __________.

60220

A complete thyroidectomy is reported using code __________.

60240

A total thyroidectomy is reported using code ____________.

60240

Aspiration of thyroid cyst is reported using code __________.

60300

Procedures on the parathyroid, thymus, adrenal glands, pancreas, and carotid body, are in code range __________.

60500-60650

The add-on code used in conjunction with code 60500 is __________.

60512

For a bilateral complete adrenalectomy, report code __________ with modifier __________.

60540, 50

The code range for the nervous system is __________.

61000-64999

A craniectomy for craniosynostosis using multiple cranial sutures is reported with code __________.

61552

A craniectomy with an excision of foreign body from the brain is reported with code ______.

61570

Code __________ is reported for a balloon dilatation of an intracranial vasospasm, percutaneous, initial vessel.

61640

Surgery for a simple intracranial aneurysm, intracranial approach, and carotid circulation is reported using code __________.

61700

Code range __________ applies to both simple and complex neurostimulators.

61850-61888

A ventriculocisternostomy is reported using code __________.

62180

Removal of an ocular implant is reported with code _______.

65175

Repair of laceration conjunctiva by direct closure is reported with code __________.

65270

The CPT procedure code for biopsy of the cornea is __________.

65410

Laser severing of adhesions of the anterior segment of the anterior chamber is reported using code __________.

65860

The insertion of an intraocular lens after intracapsular cataract removal is reported using code __________.

66983

Release of encircling material of the posterior chamber is reported with code __________.

67115

Code __________ reports a scleral reinforcement.

67250

Code __________ reports biopsy of the extraocular muscle.

67346

Drainage of an external auditory abscess would be reported with code __________.

69020

The CPT code for ear piercing is reported using code __________.

69090

A removal of a foreign body from the external auditory canal with use of general anesthesia is reported with code _______.

69205

The code for an otoplasty of a protruding ear with size reduction is reported with code ______.

69300

Code range __________ applies to procedures on the middle ear.

69420-69799

Code __________ reports a modified radical mastoidectomy.

69505

In the subsection Vestibular Function Tests Without Electrical Recording, code(s) __________ cannot be reported with Evaluation and Management services.

92531 and 92532

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is reported with code __________.

92950

Psychological test administration and scoring by technician for 3 tests, 30 minutes, is reported with code_______.

96138

Irrigation of implanted venous access device for drug delivery system is reported with code _______.

96523

Modifier __________ is used to denote multiple modifiers.

99

Which of the following codes would not be reported for an inpatient hospital encounter?

99213

Which of the following would be reported in a clinic?

99214

Code __________ is assigned for two-way communication between the doctor and the EMT or other emergency personnel during a transport that involves advanced life support.

99288

Domiciliary, rest home, or custodial care services for an established patient are reported with code range __________.

99334-99337

Evaluation and Management codes that report home services are reported with code range __________.

99341-99350

Code __________ reports standby service, requiring prolonged attendance, each 30 minutes.

99360

The code that reports the initial remote monitoring of physiologic parameter(s), including set-up and patient education on the use of the equipment is code __________.

99453

The range of codes that report transportation services, medical and surgical supplies, administrative, miscellaneous, and investigational services are ____.

A codes

A panel test is defined as ____.

A single code used to report a group of tests

A family planning clinic supplied a 20-year-old patient with a diaphragm for contraceptive use. The correct HCPCS code to report this is ____.

A4266

Gradient compression stocking, full length, chap style, 30-40 mm Hg, quantity one, is reported with code __________.

A6537

The __________ modifier reports anesthesia services performed by an anesthesiologist.

AA

Modifier __________ is a pricing modifier.

AH

A skin substitute used to close the skin temporarily is called ____ dermal replacement.

Acellular

The plus sign (+) in front of code 20930, a morselized allograft, means that this code is a(n) __________.

Add-on code

The hormone, __________, aids in regulating the levels of salt and water in the body.

Aldosterone

CPT is developed by the __________.

American Medical Association

Qualifying circumstances, codes 99100, 99116, 99135, 99140, are explained in the guidelines of the __________ section.

Anesthesia

The procedure in which a balloon is inflated in a vessel to push and flatten plaque against the vessel wall is called a(n) __________.

Angioplasty

The cornea is found on the __________.

Anterior portion of the sclera

Complete descriptions of all CPT modifiers are found in __________.

Appendix A

The __________ move oxygen-rich blood throughout the body with the exception of the pulmonary artery.

Arteries

An aneurysm is a weakened area of a(n) __________ that balloons out with each pulse of blood.

Artery

Dr. Jones completed an extensive drainage for lymphadenitis. Prior to assigning the code for the extensive drainage, the coder should ____.

Assign the code if there is documentation in the patient's record that records the reason for the extensive treatment and a description of the extent of the treatment

Guidelines for the pathology and laboratory section are found __________.

At the beginning of the section

A(n) ____ graft is a type of graft where tissue taken from one part of a person's body is grafted to another part of the same person's body.

Autogenous

The range of codes that report enteral and parenteral therapy are ____.

B codes

Preparation of a donor cadaver for lung transplant is called __________.

Backbench work

Gastric bypass surgery is a(n) __________ surgery procedure.

Bariatric

H codes are used to report __________.

Behavioral health and/or substance abuse treatment services

Dr. Smith completed an ethmoidectomy. He removed the sinus located ____.

Between the eyes

Hematology is the study of ____.

Blood

An intravascular ultrasound catheter is reported with code __________.

C1753

The acronym for complete blood count is ____.

CBC

Hospital outpatient services are reported on the

CMS-1450 Form

The __________ consists of a layer of neurons on the surface of the brain.

Cerebral cortex

The document that clearly explains the patient's need for a DME item is a(n) ____.

Certificate of Medical Necessity

C1 is an abbreviation for __________.

Cervical vertebra 1

The __________ is defined as the reason for the patient encounter usually stated in the patient's words.

Chief complaint

The physician orders a lipid panel on Mary Smith to see if her cholesterol medication is working. The lipid panel includes ____.

Cholesterol, lipoprotein, triglycerides

The hemic and lymphatic systems are viewed as subsets of the __________ system.

Circulatory

Which is the most complex level for an examination?

Comprehensive

Which type of history includes documentation of four or more elements of the history of the present illness, a complete review of systems, and a complete past, family, and social history?

Comprehensive

Which of the following is not considered a key component when selecting an Evaluation and Management code?

Coordination of care

CABG is the abbreviation for __________.

Coronary artery bypass graft

CPT is an abbreviation for __________.

Current Procedural Terminology

When completing skin grafts, the area receiving the graft is the ____ site.

Defect

Which of the following codes would not be reported with an L code?

Dental examination

The middle layer of the skin is called the __________.

Dermis

Cryosurgery, electrosurgery, and chemosurgery are all forms of ____.

Destruction

The code set 17000-17250 reports the __________ of benign or premalignant lesions.

Destruction

The type of examination involving not only the affected area of the illness, but also other systems or related organs, is a ____.

Detailed Examination

A home health agency billed a patient's insurance for a bathtub wall rail. This would be reported with HCPCS code __________.

E0241

Modifier __________ is a statistical/informational modifier.

E1

Pricing modifiers _____________

Either increase or decrease the fee for service

EMG is the abbreviation for __________.

Electromyography

Code range 90951-90970 is used to report ESRD, or __________.

End-stage renal disease

The innermost layer of the heart is the ____ and is referred to as the lining of the heart.

Endocardium

The procedure that creates two anastomoses in the intestine is called a(n) __________.

Enteroenterostomy

__________ is the freeing of intestinal adhesions.

Enterolysis

The incision made at the vaginal opening during delivery to prevent tearing is called a(n) __________.

Episiotomy

The __________ sinuses are located between the eyes.

Ethmoid

Code 70015 is found in the __________ section of CPT.

Evaluation and Management

The objective portion of a SOAP note contains the ____.

Exam of the patient

To locate codes for excision of lymph nodes, reference the main entry __________ first.

Excision

The __________, __________, and __________ are the three regions of the auditory system.

External ear, middle ear, inner ear

The __________ protect the eye from foreign materials.

Eyelashes

G is the abbreviation for __________.

Gravida

Behavioral health outreach services is reported with code __________.

H0023

To identify the exact nature of a service, a(n) __________ is attached to the anesthesia code.

HCPCS level II modifier

A chronological description of the patient's current illness is the ____.

History of the present illness

The __________ symbol means that the text is new or revised.

Horizontal double triangles

Chemical substances produced by the body to keep organs and tissues functioning properly are called __________.

Hormones

The procedure in which the hymen is removed is called a(n) __________.

Hymenectomy

The abbreviation IVF stands for __________.

In Vitro Fertilization

The CPT manual appendices are located_________________________.

In the back of the manual before the index

Code 43500 is the CPT code for gastrotomy, which refers to a type of ____.

Incision

The __________ is (are) located in the back of the CPT manual and is (are) organized by main terms that are used to locate codes.

Index

An anesthetic agent administered directly into the bloodstream is known as ____.

Injection

Constitutional elements of an examination include all except which of the following?

Inspection of the eyes

A(n) ____ repair code would be used to report a layered closure or the extensive cleansing of a heavily contaminated wound.

Intermediate

To report a 50 mcg injection of Kepivance, the HCPCS code for the drug would be __________.

J2425

John Smith was prescribed 50 mg of oral azathioprine for chronic postrheumatic arthropathy. The correct code for the medication is ____.

J7500

CPT is updated annually on __________.

January 1

Tears are a secretion of the __________.

Lacrimal glands

Dr. Jones completed a partial vulvectomy on Mary Smith. The term partial, as it relates to vulvectomy codes, is defined in the CPT manual as removal of ____.

Less than 80% of the vulvar area

An instructional note follows code 69424 that __________.

Lists codes that are not to be reported with code 69424

The __________ is the space between the two pleural sacs behind the sternum.

Mediastinum

The process used to determine a diagnosis and then decide on a plan of care for the patient is __________.

Medical decision making

Code 95800 is found in the __________ section of CPT.

Medicine

The thickest layer of the heart is the __________.

Myocardium

When attempting to locate a main term in the Index, the coder should first attempt to locate the main term by the __________.

Name of the procedure or service

NCCI is the abbreviation for __________.

National Correct Coding Initiative

Structures in the __________ are responsible for communication and control of the body.

Nervous system

The spinal cord is a column of __________.

Nervous tissue

The initial hospital care codes include both __________ and __________ patients.

New and established

Home Health Procedures/Services codes (99500-99600) are used by __________.

Non-physician health care professionals

When hydration via intravenous infusion is administered for 20 minutes the code is ________.

Not reported

Code 95801 is a code for an unattended sleep study and also notes that this is a resequenced code by the use of the __________ symbol.

Number #

Place of service code 11 would report a service completed in the __________.

Office

The first category of Evaluation and Management codes is __________.

Office or other outpatient services

HCPCS codes are comprised of __________ letter(s) followed by __________ number(s).

One, four

L codes report ____.

Orthotic and prosthetic procedures

Estrogen and progesterone are produced in the __________.

Ovaries

The range of codes that report pathology and laboratory services are ____.

P codes

Modifier: f. Patient is a healthy 80-year-old patient undergoing a bronchoscopy.

P1

Modifier: e. Patient with poorly controlled hypertension undergoes a colonoscopy.

P3

Modifier: Patient with advanced cardiovascular disease undergoes open reduction of fracture.

P4

Modifier: e. Patient undergoes a lung transplant due to end-stage lung disease.

P5

Modifier: e. Patient pronounced dead following a brain aneurysm; harvesting of organs occurred.

P6

Information regarding major illnesses, surgeries, injuries, and hospitalizations is part of the ____.

Past history of the patient

P2

Patient with controlled diabetes mellitus undergoes an appendectomy

Code 99224 reports subsequent observation care. The description of this code states that the code is reported

Per day

Medicare does not accept __________.

Physical status modifiers

Robin was admitted to the hospital due to an accumulation of fluid in his lungs. To remove the fluid, Dr. Thomas passed an aspiration needle over the top of a rib and punctured through the chest, entering the pleural cavity, and then directed the needle into the fluid area of the lung, withdrawing the fluid. This procedure is known as a ____.

Pneumocentesis

The history and exam performed by the anesthesiology staff is part of which component of care?

Preoperative care

The abbreviation PE tube stands for __________.

Pressure Equalization Tube

Code 99241 contains an examination that surrounds only the problem that brought the patient into the office. This is known as a ____.

Problem-focused examination

The examination of the rectum by the use of a scope advanced into the sigmoid colon is called a __________.

Proctosigmoidoscopy

The study of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders is called __________.

Psychiatry

The HCPCS modifier used for monitored anesthesia care services is __________.

QS

Modifier __________ reports when an anesthesiologist is medically directing one CRNA.

QY

During the administration of anesthesia, a case was complicated by emergency conditions. The type of code to report this occurrence with an addition to the anesthesia code would be ____.

Qualifying circumstance code

Lab tests in the code range of 82009-84999 are considered to be ____.

Quantitative unless otherwise stated

Anesthesia administered to a particular body area is called __________.

Regional anesthesia

Nasal polyps are commonly associated with __________.

Rhinitis

Surgical repair of the nose is known as __________.

Rhinoplasty

The surgical removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries is known as a(n) ____.

Salpingo-oophorectomy

The testes are found in the __________.

Scotum

The __________ separates the common portion of the procedure description from the unique portion of the procedure description.

Semicolon

SOB is an abbreviation for __________.

Shortness of breath

The removal of the skin and superficial tissue of the vulvar area is a __________ procedure.

Simple

A complete PFSH includes ____.

Social, family, and past patient history

The _____ symbol denotes codes that may be used to report a synchronous (real time) telemedicine service.

Star

Modifier __________ reports right foot, second digit.

T6

The codes in the Pathology and Laboratory section of the CPT manual represent ____.

Testing ordered to rule out disease

Anesthesia means "__________" and is administered to patients to relieve pain.

The loss of sensation

In addition to the operation performed, E&M services performed the day of surgery, through and including normal postop management, are referred to as __________.

The surgical package

Dr. Smith determined that John Jones has an accumulation of fluid in the chest cavity. The doctor surgically punctured through the space between John's ribs, using an aspirating needle to withdraw the fluid from the chest cavity. This procedure is known as a ____.

Thoracentesis

Which anatomical area does not have a major concentration of lymph nodes?

Thoracic

The definition for a new patient states that the patient is one who has not received professional services from the physician or another physician of the same specialty who belongs to the same group practice within the past __________ years.

Three

The endocrine structure that secretes the hormone that promotes T-cell formation in the bone marrow is the __________.

Thymus

The cerebrum is separated from the cerebellum by the __________ and the __________.

Transverse fissure, tentorium cerebelli

The valve that lies between the right atrium and the right ventricle is the __________.

Tricuspid valve

A tympanoplasty is the repair of the __________.

Tympanic membrane

The __________ is a reservoir for urine.

Urinary bladder

Which codes report a vision service?

V codes

The HCPCS code used to report a language screening would be __________.

V5363

The lower chambers of the heart are the ____.

Ventricles

Which of the following is true?

a. Code 99211 requires the presence of a physician. b. Code 99214 is reported for inpatient services. c. Code 99218 is reported for initial observation care. d. Code 99238 is reported for clinic services.

Medical decision making is based on all of the following except:

a. Management options b. Data reviewed by the provider c. Examination of the patient d. Risks to the patient

Which code would not report an excision of a malignant lesion?

a. 11642 b. 11601 c. 11440 d. 11600

Using the CPT manual, determine which of the following codes would generally require the facilities available in a hospital setting.

a. 30300 b. 30110 c. 30115 d. 30200

Through incisions in the skin at the base of the neck, Dr. Jones dissected the subclavian artery to create a bypass around a section of an artery. Using a synthetic graft, a subclavian-subclavian bypass graft was completed. The appropriate code to report this procedure is ____.

a. 35511 b. 35612 c. 35512 d. 35616

Dr. Kim performed an esophagoscopy, using a flexible scope, to remove a lesion by the snare technique. Select the appropriate CPT code(s) to report.

a. 43200 b. 43200, 43216 c. 43200, 43217 d. 43217

Which of the following is not a separate procedure code?

a. 50340 b. 50650 c. 50600 d. 50785

Using the CPT manual, determine which of the following codes would NOT be reported on a chart of a 3-day-old male patient.

a. 54160 b. 54000 c. 54150 d. 54001

Using the CPT manual, determine which code reports an excisional procedure.

a. 55300 b. 55650 c. 55700 d. 54700

Code __________ reports female-to-male surgery.

a. 55980 b. 55899 c. 55970 d. 55873

Code __________ reports male-to-female surgery.

a. 55980 b. 55899 c. 55970 d. 55920

Dr. Pan completed a complete radical vulvectomy with bilateral inguinofemoral lymphadenectomy. The appropriate code to report this procedure is ____.

a. 56632 b. 56633 c. 56634 d. 56637

Which of the following would not be listed as a primary procedure code with code 58110?

a. 58100 b. 57420 c. 57421 d. 57461

Dr. Balt completed a vaginal hysterectomy with repair of an enterocele. The pathology report stated the uterus weighed 237 grams. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

a. 58260 b. 58263 c. 58270 d. 58280

Code __________ reports destruction of localized lesion of the retina by photocoagulation.

a. 67210 b. 67208 c. 67218 d. 67220

Semen analysis of count, motility, volume, and differential using strict morphologic criteria is reported using code __________.

a. 89300 b. 89322 c. 89320 d. 89310

Which of the following statements is false with regard to Emergency Department Service codes?

a. A distinction is made between new and established patients. b. An emergency department is an organized hospital-based facility. c. The emergency department must be available 24 hours a day. d. Codes 99281-99285 report emergency department services

Which statement is true?

a. All CPT codes in the respiratory system are considered bilateral procedures. b. Modifier 50 is added to codes to report a bilateral procedure. c. Modifier 50 is added to codes to report a unilateral procedure. d. Modifier 50 is not used when reporting procedures completed in the ambulatory surgery setting.

Which procedure would not use a respiratory system code?

a. Arytenoidectomy b. Excision of skin of the nose c. Chemical pleurodesis d. Intranasal biopsy

Using the CPT manual, determine which statement is false.

a. Code 54690 reports a laparoscopic orchiectomy. b. Code 55110 reports exploration of the scrotal area. c. Code 55400 reports a vasovasostomy or a vasovasorrhaphy. d. Code 55500 reports a bilateral excision of hydrocele of spermatic cord.

Which statement is false when describing an extensive nasal polyp excision?

a. The polyp's shape can be very irregular, making it more difficult to remove. b. The number of polyps present may require more skill and effort for removal, making the excision more extensive. c. The physician should document that the removal was extensive, and describe the excision to justify the selection of the extensive code. d. The CPT manual does not differentiate between simple or extensive nasal polyp excisions.

Using the CPT manual, determine which of the following procedures would be coded using code 55840.

a. suprapubic subtotal prostatectomy with nerve sparing b. radical retropubic prostatectomy c. perineal radical prostatectomy with lymph node biopsy d. radical retropubic prostatectomy with lymph node biopsy

Second-degree burns are

c. partial thickness burns that form blisters


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