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1a390b27-c864-56a9-8dc0-0e6ea13261dc
Laurie has a malignant secondary tumor of the Bartholin's gland.Her doctors do not know where this cancer started in Laurie's system. She is coming in today for radiation of the secondary site. How would you report her diagnoses for today's treatment?
198.82, V58.0
V58.0, 198.82, 199.1
239.5, 198.82, V58.0, 199.1
184.1, 198.82
4
B
2
null
null
null
null
null
e7a9b4a5-3f3b-5b1f-a689-24da302a5001
What is the correct external cause code for the therapeutic use of wintergreen oil?
E946.3
E980.4, 976.3
E858.7, E962.0
976.3
4
A
1
null
null
null
null
null
31db31a3-26f2-5e3a-bb71-e8e8d67c490e
Nancy has been suffering with abdominal cramping pain in the belly area, persistent watery diarrhea, fever, and fatigue. She underwent a colonoscopy and was diagnosed with Crohn's disease of the large bowel and colon. How would you report the diagnosis from the colonoscopy?
789.00,787.91, 780.79, 780.6
789.00, 555.9
555.1
556.9, 787.91, 780.79, 780.6, 789.00
4
C
1
null
null
null
null
null
fea9b053-7e0a-593e-a06f-39c357fa6be6
What bones make up the axial skeleton?
Coccyx, ulna, femur, and tibia.
Spine, collar bones, and arms
Shoulder bones, pelvic bones, arms, and legs
Skull, rib cage, and spine
4
D
1
null
null
null
null
null
fcefcce5-80d0-50b9-8bc3-68e9d64bdee3
HCPCS CODING:Level II HCPCS codes for drugs are administered :
Intravenously
Intramuscularly
Subcutaneously
All of the above
4
D
1
null
null
null
null
null
7be97777-260b-513a-814c-740d93097b77
A male 62-year-old presents for a digital rectal exam and total prostate-specific antigen test  (PSA), which code would be used?
G0102, G0107
G0102, G0103
G0103
G0102
4
B
1
null
null
null
null
null
1f1443a1-10c1-5458-bf75-4a5c44e39a4c
A Medicare patient, 82-year-old female has an energy x-ray absorptiometry (SEXA) bone density study of two sites of the wrists.
76071
76070
G0130
76075
4
C
1
null
null
null
null
null
2c525e6f-de88-582d-b20a-549821fe34d3
A 63-year-old male, Medicare recipient receives 30 minutes of individual diabetes outpatiself-management training :
G0108
99213
G0176
G0109
4
A
1
null
null
null
null
null
5aaf2061-caaa-593e-80d1-e85786da9a25
A Medicare recipient presents for an influenza and pneumococcal vaccination.
G0008
G0010, G0008
G0009
G0008, G0009
4
D
1
null
null
null
null
null
3d21f24c-5bdb-50b4-89a9-5a0a6f16cc91
General guidelines for HCPCS Level II Coding includes :
Code directly from the index
Note the reference codes as given in the index
Search for main terms and any applicable sub-terms
All of the above
4
C
1
null
null
null
null
null
0fbcccd0-acb6-519d-814a-526b049e0bee
A patient received a 12 sq. cm. dermal tissue substitute of human origin, without other bioengineered elements, without metabolically active elements. This treatment was completed due to a burn on the abdomen. How would you report the supply?
J7342
C1762
C1763
J7344
4
B
1
null
null
null
null
null
e0ccc1cc-7b78-5e00-9212-6398b3a19fa4
During an emergency room visit, Sally was diagnosed with pneumonia. She was admitted to the hospital observation unit and treated with 500 mg of Zithromax through an IV route. How would you report the supply of this drug?
J1190 X 2
J 0456
Q0144
J2020 X 2
4
B
1
null
null
null
null
null
aa20db85-2781-587e-8f2f-181874be724f
Report an initial Medicare Annual Wellness Exam  (AWV) with a Established E & M visit , EPF Hx and Exam and LOW MDM (the CC was GERD and HTN)
G0438 only
99213, G0438-33
This is a sick visit so only report 99213.
99213, G0438
4
B
2
null
null
null
null
null
85351a52-0107-5a87-9217-cab5a1b03cad
Which code describes an addition to the lower extremity, knee disarticulation, and leather socket?
L5105
L5640
L5850
L5624
4
B
1
null
null
null
null
null
8addb405-3623-5c78-afdc-d5a98cee138a
A nursing home's x-ray machine was not working. A portable x-ray machine and personnel was transported to the nursing home to test nine patients. How would you report the transportation of equipment?
R0075
76499
S9999
R0070 X 9
4
A
1
null
null
null
null
null
e7e3fd0c-cab1-5870-9035-79130256c5fe
CODING GUIDELINES A separate procedure is coded per CPT guidelines :
Is never coded under any circumstances
Both a and b above
Is considered to be an integral part of a larger service
Is coded when it is performed as a part of another, larger procedure
4
C
1
null
null
null
null
null
11503019-e0da-5a6c-90ba-d8325e360613
The symbol TRIANGLE before a code in the CPT manuals means?
The code is exempt from bundling requirements
The code is exempt from unbundling requirements
The code can be used as an add-on code , never reported alone or first.
The code has been revised in some way this year
4
D
1
null
null
null
null
null
525ed140-6f88-5a38-94e9-8c9092b0889f
Which is true of the CPT code(s) :
They are numeric.
They describe non-physician services.
All of the above are correct
Only physicians can report them.
4
B
1
null
null
null
null
null
13800c9f-ccfa-527e-b9b2-d114b3af18f5
CPT has been developed and maintained by
The cooperating parties
WHO
CMS
AMA
4
D
1
null
null
null
null
null
1e5ceb71-6b81-52cc-87e4-9ce2d272a76e
This group performs the daily operations for CMS.
FI (and carriers)
OIG
WHO
PRO
4
A
1
null
null
null
null
null
22c5c09d-ee38-5cf7-b272-afcc9871e1bf
ICD-9-CM codes are composed of  3, 4 and 5 digit codes, when using them :
B and c is correct
Code to the 4th digit when you don't have the information in your note.
Code to the greatest detail
It is appropriate to code the 3 digit code when the category is further defined
4
C
1
null
null
null
null
null
cd0c3ede-e76f-5374-bf0a-2ef2aebd263b
When Acute and Chronic conditions are noted :
B and c are correct
Always code the Acute Condition first
Code both and sequence the acute (sub-acute) code first
Always code the Chronic condition first
4
A
1
null
null
null
null
null
c3ef3d9a-4e9a-53f4-9425-21c869f18083
Which is not true of V-Codes?
Are used for other reasons for the encounter
Describe signs & symptoms
Can always be used at primary diagnosis
Used to classify diseases and injuries
4
C
1
null
null
null
null
null
9561fa4d-bf5c-5aca-bfe5-0ec2d7b7106c
When using the CPT index to locate procedures, which of the following are considered primary classes for main entries?
Abbreviations; signs and symptoms, anatomic site; and code assignment
Procedure or service; modifiers; clinical examples; and definitions
Procedure or service; organ or other anatomic site; condition.
Synonyms, eponyms, and abbreviations
5
C
1
Conventions; code ranges; modifying terms
null
null
null
null
c14c959b-bba5-5f0e-9577-5c0af22bbd55
How are the diagnoses sequenced when coding for multiple fractures?
Multiple fractures are sequenced according to anatomic location.
Multiple fractures are sequenced in accordance with the severity of the fracture.
Multiple fractures are always sequenced with pathologic fractures.
Multiple fractures are sequenced in accordance with the longest bone first.
4
B
1
null
null
null
null
null
4497e067-0c62-5a77-a415-3eb6e03f11a1
When coding for a liver transplantation, what are the three distinct components of the physician's work?
Cadaver biopsy, cholecystectomy, reconstruction of the liver graft
Preparations of the common bile duct, trisegment split, management of liver hemorrhage with re-exploration of post operative abscess
Cadaver/living donor hepatectomy, backbench work, recipient liver allotransplantation
Hemorrhoidopexy, ligation and hepatectomy, cholecystectomy
4
C
1
null
null
null
null
null
9955adfb-4c90-522b-9b52-3351050fcdab
BILLINGWhat tool is in place that manages multiple third-party payments to ensure that over-payment does not happen?
DME
PRO
FUD
COB
4
D
1
null
null
null
null
null
28afe8ef-f188-54bf-8b51-77914c00a426
A PAR provider :
Signs an agreement with the Fiscal Intermediary
Submits charges directly to CMS
Receives 5% less than some other providers
Can bill the patient after payment from Medicare
4
A
1
null
null
null
null
null
6641c7d2-a6af-593e-826e-b3611d46ae58
What part of Medicare covers the inpatient costs after the deductible is paid?
Part C
Part A
Part B
Part D
4
B
1
null
null
null
null
null
6b31b4e7-44e7-56da-bbcf-5e39e9d36e20
Excision of the gallbladder is commonly referred to as a :
Cholecystectomy
Corpectomy
Choledochectomy
Colectomy
4
A
1
null
null
null
null
null
476166a5-8c95-547f-9221-6de69c7c4cec
What code best describes an ablation of a polyp in the colon?
Hot biopsy Forceps
Snare
Bipolar cautery removal
Cryosurgery
4
D
1
null
null
null
null
null
43308b56-0027-50fa-9647-9630a979271a
Peritonitis is a condition that occurs in which system?
Integumentary
Genitourinary
Cardiovascular
Digestive
4
D
1
null
null
null
null
null
f3ac551d-3fe6-5df6-bcc7-01735d3edb5d
What type of infection is Helicobactor pylorus?
Staphyloccus
Streptococcus
Viral
Bacterial
4
D
1
null
null
null
null
null
9d5f41af-993b-5d21-b995-a5fd9bd664b9
Which following term describes a congenital absence of a limb?
Amputation
Hallux varus
Genu vagum
Ectromelia
4
D
1
null
null
null
null
null
a7b56e24-a79c-51d5-abf6-3c76caf451cf
The patient presents with a laceration on the auricle pinna that needs a wound repair. What part of the body will the physician repair?
Ear
Nasal
Vermilion
Eyelid
4
A
1
null
null
null
null
null
f52be708-ab28-5e2a-8dd5-1a2726983d49
The kidneys, bladder, and urethra make up what system?
Urinary
Digestive
Endocrine
Nervous
4
A
1
null
null
null
null
null
8a5f26ff-3015-573b-80bb-6bb2ffe604fd
Complete the series : Frontal, Ethmoid, Maxillary, -------------------------------
Turbinates
Inferior
Sphenoid
Nasopharynx
4
C
1
null
null
null
null
null
4deb68d5-b6ec-5e4f-8b08-dd01e111eff7
A physician anesthetizes the brachial plexus nerves with an injection to provide pain control. These nerves are located :
From the hip joint to the thigh.
From the neck to the subclavicular.
From the shoulder to the wrist.
From the thigh to the foot.
4
B
1
null
null
null
null
null
d2a6c273-8667-5175-bc20-ce01716ae9e6
Adrenal glands are part of which anatomical system?
Digestive
Genitourinary
Circulatory
Endocrine
4
D
1
null
null
null
null
null
30102d02-d72b-5974-b85d-ba155974bdda
The basilic vein is located in the :
Arm
Leg
Head
Foot
4
A
1
null
null
null
null
null
44cb41ad-be6e-5677-860c-a118a7116130
The small intestine is divided into what parts :
Pylorus, Jejunum, Cecum
Stomach, Descending Colon, Rectum
Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum
Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum
4
C
1
null
null
null
null
null
36f6111b-469e-50c9-98dd-84b0f7c06ce0
The right upper quadrant of the abdominal area contains which of the following?
Pancreas
Stomach
Gallbladder
Appendix
4
C
1
null
null
null
null
null
07b83a65-12cc-5495-9472-402415f0938b
How would you characterize oligomenorrhea?
Irregular menstrual cycle
Absence of a menstruation
Bleeding unrelated to the menstrual cycle.
Infrequent menstruation
4
D
1
null
null
null
null
null
4f48cacb-e989-5b2f-afa5-c70b85812da9
A Cochlear implant is placed in the  :
Spine
Cornea
Heart
Inner Ear
4
D
1
null
null
null
null
null
1176c8a2-bca9-547f-b5f1-80979c0bc136
What is Sialadenitis?
An inflammation of a salivary gland
An inflammation of a tear duct gland
An inflammation of a pituitary gland
An inflammation of an adrenal gland
4
A
1
null
null
null
null
null
fd68a541-5a2d-531c-9c1a-cc53168737d7
What is the meaning of the root word  "myelo-"?
Spinal Cord
Blood
Muscle
Bone
4
A
1
null
null
null
null
null
5227fa61-8235-5689-925d-7c8719aa4d48
Surgical repair on the levator muscle of the eyelid to correct drooping is called :
Conjunctivoplasty
Blepharoplasty
Blepharoptosis Repair.
Canthotomy
4
C
1
null
null
null
null
null
398f6de3-e0d9-5058-8540-38674df0ee04
Dislocation of the scaphoid bone is located in the :
Elbow
Shoulder
Foot
Knee
4
C
1
null
null
null
null
null
04b120c7-977c-5bdd-ad19-a7e3f07fa388
A patient who has been severely burned will be undergoing a skin xenograft for temporary wound closure. The xenograft harvests the skin from where?
From synthetic material.
From a donor of the same species.
From the body of the patient.
From a donor that is non-human.
4
D
1
null
null
null
null
null
745492fc-8225-5a3d-abc7-289882494950
Which of the code book volumes are used in a physician's office?
Volume 1
Volume 3
Only A and B are used.
Volume 2
4
C
1
null
null
null
null
null
6259c9cb-a6a2-5152-87d0-a86c5557b3bf
--------------------------------------- is (are) used in both the index and Tabular List to enclose supplementary words that may be present or absent in the statement of a disease or procedure, without affecting the code assignment.
Brackets
Parentheses
"Excludes"
Includes
4
B
1
null
null
null
null
null
d0ae988b-b917-5d4c-a690-26d5d8e01e80
Which statement is NOT true of inclusion terms?
The terms may be included under certain four-and five-digit codes.
The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive.
These terms are the conditions for which that code number is to be used.
An "Inclusion note" under a code indicates that the terms excluded from the code are to be coded elsewhere.
4
D
1
null
null
null
null
null
83ea2c15-97c8-59e0-8755-1efc19043c39
The word(s) " ----------- " should be interpreted to mean either "and" or "or" when it appears in the title.
Omit code
And
With
See
4
B
1
null
null
null
null
null
f90fd62c-4d28-5e9e-9c54-1863e168363e
The most commonly used etiology/manifestation combinations are the codes for --------------------------, category 250.
Heart disease.
Tachycardia.
Hypertension.
Diabetes mellitus.
4
D
1
null
null
null
null
null
21d7bcf6-6982-54aa-9e40-c8cf404ae402
" -------------------------- " is used in the Alphabetic Index to provide guidance when two conditions are related or have a casual relationship.
See category
Due to
See condition
And
4
B
1
null
null
null
null
null
2e5f5356-930b-5f01-92f2-1c4711e1cc29
When coding neoplasm (cancer) , "metastatic from" means?
Primary or secondary site.
Unspecified site.
Secondary site.
Primary site.
4
D
1
null
null
null
null
null
dbeb6760-6864-5c33-864d-17d7599c4979
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SECTION OF SURGERY SECTION :A new patient presents to the urgent care center with a laceration to the left elbow that happened 10 days ago and was not treated. An infected gaping wound was found, with resulting cellulitis to the forearm and upper left arm. Extensive irrigation and debridement using...
884.0, 041.00, 99201
881.11, 682.3, 041.00, 99201, 96372, J0540
881.01, 99281, 96372, J0540
881.11, 682.3, 041.00, 96372-LT, J0540
4
B
2
null
null
null
null
null
b1106d1d-bece-5422-bc16-b5f0390690b0
12-year-old female was chasing her friend when she fell through a sliding glass door sustaining three lacerations. Left knee 5.5 cm laceration, involving deep subcutaneous tissue and fascia, was repaired with layered closure using 1% lidocaine anesthetic. Right knee: 7.2 cm laceration was repaired under local anestheti...
891.0, 882.0, E920.8, E849.0, 12032-LT, 12004-51-RT
894.0, 12032, 12002-LT, E/M code for Dermabond adhesive
891.1, 882.0, 12002-RT, 12032-51-LT, 17999-51-LT
891.0, 882.0, E920.8, E849.0, 12005
4
A
2
null
null
null
null
null
ae5fd5e6-337c-58b1-800c-240821520a50
Excision lesion on left shoulder, 2.5 X 1.0 X .5 cm, including circumferential margins. Excision lesion, skin of right cheek, 1.0 X 1.0 X .5 cm, including margins. Pathology report states that the skin lesion on the left shoulder is a lipoma and the lesion on the right cheek is a squamous cell carcinoma. The physician ...
173.3, 214.8, 11641-RT, 12031-51-LT
173.3, 214.1, 11641-RT, 12031-51-LT
173.3, 11643-RT, 12031-51-LT
173.3, 214.8, 11641-RT, 11403-51-LT, 12031-51-LT
4
D
2
null
null
null
null
null
a67e66b8-f5c8-5f05-abaa-5bb5c2666725
OPERATIVE REPORT :Postoperative Diagnosis : Full thickness burn wound to anterior left lower leg. Operation: Split-thickness graft, approximately 35 centimeters; preparation of the wound. Procedure: Left lower leg was prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion. The ulcer, which measured approximately  8 X 4 to 4.5...
15100-LT
15220-LT, 15221-51-LT, 15002-51-LT
14021-LT, 15002-51-LT
15100-LT, 15002-51-LT
4
D
2
null
null
null
null
null
849c3f6e-879f-51ec-8b56-36153923289e
A skilled nursing home patient with an indwelling Foley catheter is diagnosed with a serious urinary tract infection due to E. coli caused by the catheter.  The catheter is removed,m and a urine culture and sensitivity is performed. A temporary catheter is placed through the urethra, and aggressive antibiotic therapy i...
599.0, 041.4, 51701
996.64, E879.6, 51703, 99281
996.64, 599.0, 041.4, E879.6, 51702
599.0, 996.64, E878.8, 51020
4
C
2
null
null
null
null
null
5c4be428-e47e-5b8e-b2aa-0e913f6dadb8
A five-year-old boy was brought to the ER by a social worker who discovered him alone in spasms, and seizures. The Social Worker relates that the child's older sister told her the boy was bitten on the hand by a raccoon he played with 11 days ago. No treatment was sought for the injury at the time, but the area was inf...
799.1, 780.39, 780.6, 882.1, E906.3, E968.4, E967.2, 92950
071, 882.1, E906.3, E968.4, E967.2, 99291, 92950
071,780.39, 780.6, 92950
079.89, 99285
4
B
2
null
null
null
null
null
fc337d8c-68a4-54e4-9f05-9c9b551997d5
A 49-year-old female sustained injuries to the forehead, 1.5 cm. And a 1 cm wound to the eyebrow when she hit her steering wheel with her head. The closure was layered. Code the service only.
12051
12011
12001
13131
4
A
2
null
null
null
null
null
85669fba-c307-554a-92b6-b09aa4d93070
The burn patient had a 20 sq cm Biobrane skin graft  the upper right leg and a 30 sq cm Biobrane skin graft of the lower left leg.
15271-RT; 15271-LT, 15272-LT
15271-RT
15271
15271-RT; 15271-LT X 2
4
A
2
null
null
null
null
null
a47ca0ba-933a-5bf3-a8e2-b69ad5366288
Tracy a 5-year-old female fell down stairs at a daycare. She hit her coccygeal bone and fractured it. The doctor manually manipulated the bone into the proper alignment and told Tracy's mom to have her sit on a rubber ring to alleviate pain.
27200
28445
27202
27510
4
A
2
null
null
null
null
null
f2200cee-c6bd-516b-b402-c3683948c054
A 12-year-old female sustained multiple tibial tuberosity fractures of the left knee while playing soccer at her local track meet. The physician extended the left leg and manipulated several fragments back into place. The knee was then aspirated. A long-leg knee brace was then placed on the knee.
27538-LT
27550-LT
27330-LT
27334-LT
4
A
2
null
null
null
null
null
be51f6a5-1992-50f9-9780-80f1552c8b54
By manipulation, under general anesthesia a 6-year-old left tarsal's dislocation was reduced. Correct alignment was confirmed by a two-view intraoperative x-rays. A short leg cast was then applied to the left leg. Code only the reduction service.
28545-LT, 29405-LT-51
28545-LT
28540-LT, 73620
28545-LT, 29405-LT, 73620
4
B
2
null
null
null
null
null
a11dec1f-b265-53f2-b435-7f3b2e4c9570
Dr. Devine applied a cranial halo to Gary to stabilize the cervical spine in preparation for x-rays and subsequent surgery.  The scalp was sterilized and local anesthesia injected over the pin insertion sites. Posterior and anterior cranial pins are inserted and the halo device attached.
20664, 96372
20661, 96372
20661
20664
4
C
2
null
null
null
null
null
8b7865f0-c31b-55b3-850c-f282386b50e6
Charley was playing in the backyard when his sister fired a pellet gun at his left leg and hit him from close range. The pellet penetrated the skin and lodged in the muscle underlying the area. The doctor removed the pellet without complication or incident. Code the procedure only.
20525-LT
20520-LT
10121-LT
10120-LT
4
B
2
null
null
null
null
null
089db057-5981-574f-ae61-2cebe8e66843
Steve presents with a deep, old hematoma on his right shoulder. After examination of the shoulder area, the doctor decides that the hematoma needs to be incised and drained.
23030-RT
10140-RT
10060-RT
10160-RT
4
A
1
null
null
null
null
null
d8571555-1dc0-5655-915e-fd33bf6ec385
The surgeon performed an arthrodesis, including a laminectomy of the L1 and L2 segments. Approach was posterior with a posterior interbody technique.
22634 X 2
22633; 22634
22630; 22632
22633 X 2
4
B
2
null
null
null
null
null
dd944d2e-f078-5403-b271-30080aed4d17
A child is seen in the office for a superficial laceration of the right knee. The physician repairs the  3.0 cm. laceration with simple suturing.
12002-RT
12031-RT
12007-50
13120-RT
4
A
2
null
null
null
null
null
694448a3-2724-55a9-88fa-8fc05975cd72
A woman presents to the Emergency Department for a deep 3.5 cm wound of the right arm. A routine cleansing and layer closure was required.
12032-RT
10061-RT
10121-RT
12031-RT
4
A
1
null
null
null
null
null
5e994310-3fce-5fe6-9e51-03fd41f52e83
Sam is treated for multiple wounds of the right forearm, hand and knee. The physician sutured the following : simple repair, 2.5 cm forearm; intermediate repair, 1.5 cm. hand;  2.0 cm.  simple repair, right knee.
11600-RT, 11420-RT
12041-RT, 12002-RT
12041-RT, 12002-RT-51
11400-RT, 11420-51-RT
4
C
2
null
null
null
null
null
0cec0b87-0e3a-5929-886c-2a79cad4e234
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM : 30000 SeriesA 69-year-old male is admitted for coronary ASHD. A prior cardiac catheterization showed numerous native vessels to be 70% to 100% blocked. The patient was then taken to the operating room. After opening the chest and separating the rib cage, a coronary artery bypass was performed us...
33536, 33517-51, 414.9
33536, 33522, 414.01
33514, 414
33533, 33522, 414.05
4
B
2
null
null
null
null
null
471c0873-99e7-5aa5-b4bc-c39ddc2fa253
An arterial catheterization is coded how?
36620
36600
36640
36620, 36625
4
A
1
null
null
null
null
null
8632bece-adac-5ca6-8869-73260c91cafd
A patient is taken to the operating room for a ruptured spleen. A partial splenectomy and repair of a rupture was done.
38120, 865.04
38115, 289.59
38101-58, 38115-51, 289.59
38101, 865.14
4
B
1
null
null
null
null
null
52a260c1-2b73-5899-86fe-34b7f034c7b7
A 50-year-old patient has a PICC line with a port placed for chemotherapy infusion. Fluoroscopic guidance was used to gain access to check placement.
36571, 76937
36571, 77001
36568, 76937
35651, 77001
4
B
2
null
null
null
null
null
98123be7-c437-5a5b-a059-ac0e3d14c099
The 55-year-old female was seen previously for a laparoscopic biopsy of her cervical lymph nodes. The biopsy came back showing abnormal cells. The decision was made to do a lymphadenectomy. The patient was brought to the operating room and put under general anesthesia.  When the radical neck dissection was complete, th...
38571
38720, 38570-51
38724
38720, 38500-51
4
C
1
null
null
null
null
null
cfc0f258-5d42-5f18-bc27-555c50f7d7b9
For revascularization therapy of the femoral/popliteal territory, how many codes should be used for a combination angioplasty, stent and angioplasty?
One but use an Add-on code for any additional Vessels
One ----- 37230
None of the Answers are Correct
Three
4
B
1
null
null
null
null
null
a01788f2-8d68-5e5f-a5d9-57a6fe9edc2c
RESPIRATORY SYSTEMPREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS :  Deviated septum.PROCEDURE PERFORMED : Septoplasty; Resection of inferior turbinatesThe patient was taken to the operating room and placed under general anesthesia. The fracture of the inferior turbinates was first performed to do the septoplasty.  Once this was done, the sept...
30520, 30140-51, 802.0
30520, 30140-51, 470
30520, 30130-51, 470
30520, 30130, 470
4
B
1
null
null
null
null
null
62507255-1350-515d-b190-9fff93463baa
RESPIRATORY SYSTEMThe patient is seen at the clinic for chronic sinusitis. It is determined that an endoscopic sinus surgery is scheduledd for the next day. The patient arrives for same-day surgery, and the physician performs an endoscopic total ethmoidectomy with an endoscopic maxillary antrostomy with removal of maxi...
31254, 31256-51, 473.9
31255, 31267-51, 461.9
31255, 31267-51, 473.9
31200, 31225-51, 473.9
4
C
1
null
null
null
null
null
58e57d16-d6ab-5475-9a55-ffca87392e3b
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM : 40000 seriesGary is admitted to same-day surgery for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
47562, 47550
47562
47560
47600
4
B
1
null
null
null
null
null
bf4e9e6f-73a8-5350-bdf1-757f0fc651de
Code an excision of a ruptured appendix with generalized peritonitis.
44960
49021
49020
44960-22
4
A
1
null
null
null
null
null
5081fd1f-0570-5bdf-88de-87bb7806a571
Code an ERCP with sphincterotomy
43262
43264
43260
43262, 43273
4
A
1
null
null
null
null
null
62ecfacb-e8d1-56d6-bf18-99e27f9a81ce
When the physician does not specify the method used to remove a lesion during an endoscopy, what is the appropriate procedure?
Assign the ablation code
Query the physician as to the method used.
Assign the removal by hot biopsy forceps code
Assign the removal by snare technique code as a default.
4
B
2
null
null
null
null
null
f1fcd41a-a2c5-512b-bda1-887b44f0f630
Excision of parotid tumor or gland or both. Once the patient was under general anesthesia, successfully, Dr. White assisted by Dr. Green, opened the area in which the parotid gland is located. After inspecting the gland, the decision was made to excise the total gland because of the size of the tumor  (5 cm.). With car...
42410-80, 97597, 142.0
11426. 239.8
42420-80, 239.8
42426-62, 210.2
4
C
1
null
null
null
null
null
7673672a-0032-5d07-a387-5a50c6d7a3f9
This 10-year-old girl presents for a tonsillectomy because of chronic tonsillitis and possible adenoidectomy. On inspection the adenoids were found not to be inflamed. Only the tonsillectomy was done. Code the tonsillectomy only.
42826, 42835-51, 474.02
42825, 474.00
42830, 42825-51, 474.1
42820, 474.10
4
B
2
null
null
null
null
null
ddb02085-c58b-5188-8f62-067d75035e0d
A 63-year-old male present to Acute Surgical Care for a sigmoidoscopy.  The physician inserts a flexible scope into the patient's rectum and determines the rectum is clear of polyps. The scope is advanced to the sigmoid colon, and a total of three polyps are found. Using the snare technique, the polyps are removed.  Th...
44111, 153.3
45383, 211.3
45338, 211.3
44110, 153.9
4
C
2
null
null
null
null
null
f04c6452-9245-59b9-92e8-8c66a7547838
This woman is in for multiple external hemorrhoids. After inspection of the hemorrhoids, the physician decides to excise all the hemorrhoids.
46083, 455.5
46255, 455.5
46615, 455.0
46250, 455.3
4
D
1
null
null
null
null
null
daae82c3-2d3c-5d00-818b-2e82508097f3
URINARY SYSTEM : 50000 SeriesOPERATIVE REPORT DIAGNOSIS: Acute renal insufficiencyprocedure : Renal biopsyThe patient was taken to the operating room for percutaneous needle biopsy of the right and left kidneys.
50542-LT, 50542-RT
50555-50
50200-50
49000-50
4
C
2
null
null
null
null
null
42a18142-f4fe-5629-ace0-2fbc4b356371
OPERATIVE REPORTDIAGNOSIS : Large bladder neck obstructionPROCEDURE PERFORMED : Cystoscopy and transurethral resection of the prostate.Code the procedure(s) performed and the diagnosis.
52450, 52001-51, 596.0
52450, 52001, 753.6
52450, 52000-59, 596.0
52450, 52000, 753.6
4
C
2
null
null
null
null
null
24097104-6ca2-5049-869e-d00f3c5b7163
MALE GENITAL SYSTEM : 50000 SeriesCode reconstruction of the penis for straightening of chordee :
54328
54435
54360
54300
4
D
1
null
null
null
null
null
720d1277-7e4b-57aa-91c0-00c55f0c5d99
New born clamp circumcision.
54161
54150
54150-52
54162
4
C
2
null
null
null
null
null
86209fd6-c34c-595b-9ec1-42cf457d1118
Sam is a 40-year-old male in for a bilateral vasectomy that will include three postoperative semen examinations.
52648
52402 X 3
55250
55250 X 3
4
C
1
null
null
null
null
null
7acbeae5-5709-5616-8bfa-5485a6d42ff4
FEMALE GENITAL SYSTEM : 50000 SeriesPatient is seen for Bartholin's gland abscess. The abscess is incised and drained by the physician.
50600
53060
56405
56420
4
D
1
null
null
null
null
null
ab83edf3-d9c7-59d5-9e55-47091540b198
A 22-year-old female is seen at the clinic today for a colposcopy. The physician will take multiple biopsies of the cervix uteri.
57461
56821
57455
57420
4
C
1
null
null
null
null
null
dcdc72af-7d78-5148-92cc-734a5acb9171
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT :A 90-year-old patient asks for a second opinion when he was recently diagnosed with bilateral senile cataracts. His regular ophthalmologist has recommended implantation of lenses after surgical removal of the cataracts. The patient presents to the clinic stating that he is concerned about the...
99203
92002
99252
99241
4
A
1
null
null
null
null
null
f5fe9c08-3a08-598b-b2eb-3c9992c78b75
The attending physician requests a confirmatory consultation from an interventional radiologist for a second opinion about a 60-year-old male with abnormal areas within the liver. The recommendation for a CT guided biopsy is requested, which the attending has recommened be performed. During the comprehensive history, t...
99255
99221
99245
99223
4
D
3
null
null
null
null
null
7443f8e6-e8b9-5077-b21d-2380e9d9cb6e
A cardiology consultation is requested for a 69-year-old inpatient for recent onset of dyspnea on exertion and chest pain. The comprehensive history reveals that the patient cannot walk three blocks without exhibiting retrosternal squeezing sensation with shortness of breath. A comprehensive physical examination reveal...
99223
99254
99245
99255
4
D
2
null
null
null
null
null