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1) Which level of lip repair is assigned a code from the Digestive System subsection rather than the Integumentary System subsection?
Responses
Complex
Intermediate
Full-thickness
Layered
2) Codes for glossectomy procedures are assigned from the __________ heading of the CPT Digestive System subsection.
Responses
Dentoalveolar Structures
Tongue and Floor of Mouth
Palate and Uvula
Vestibule of Mouth
3) How is hemorrhage control following a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy procedure reported?
Responses
Do not report a separate code because hemorrhage control is included in the tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy procedure codes.
Report a code for hemorrhage control following tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy procedures and add modifier -59 to that code.
Report a code for the tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy procedure and add modifier -78.
Report a separate code for hemorrhage control following tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy procedures and add modifier -78 to the code.
4) When documentation indicates that enterolysis was extensive and added significantly to the other major procedure performed, report enterolysis code 44005 (freeing of intestinal adhesions) followed by modifier
Responses
-22.
-51.
-59.
-76.
5) Bladder irrigation code 51700 is reported
Responses
as an injection procedure for urethrocystography.
for simple irrigation for lavage and/or installation.
when performed during a more comprehensive procedure.
when performed to access or visualize the urinary system.
6) Code 44955 is reported for an appendectomy when it is performed
Responses
as the primary procedure.
during intra-abdominal surgery.
for a ruptured appendix with abscess or generalized peritonitis.
for an indicated purpose during the same operative session as another major procedure.
7) A wedge biopsy of the liver (47100) includes
Responses
transplant of liver.
stages of surgery.
radiologic guidance.
abdominal incision.
8) A patient underwent the surgical treatment of an anal fistula, which required a submuscular fistulectomy. Which description would be documented in the operative report?
Responses
Removal of an anal fistula, without division of the sphincter muscle
Removal of an anal fistula, including division of the sphincter muscle
Use of a seton to cut through the fistula
Excision of multiple fistulas
9) When multiple endoscopic approaches are performed to accomplish the same procedure, report a code for
Responses
the least extensive code only.
the successful endoscopic approach only.
each endoscopic approach performed, adding modifier -51 to each less extensive code.
each endoscopic approach performed.
10) Urethral catheterization codes (51701–51702) are reported when urethral catheterization is
Responses
performed independently of another procedure.
necessary to accomplish a more extensive procedure.
.
performed preceding the scheduled surgery.
necessary for urethral dilation and for accomplishment of a more extensive procedure.
11) Diaphragmatic hernia repair performed on neonate. Select the proper code.
Responses
39501
39503
39540-63
39541-63
12) Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty, second treatment session. Select the proper code(s).
Responses
42145-51
42299, 42299
42299
42145
13) Diagnostic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with washing and collection of specimens. Select the proper code.
Responses
43260
43261
43262
43263
14) Bilateral posterior vestibuloplasty. Select the proper code.
Responses
40843
40840
40842-50
40845
15) Suture of small intestine for perforated ulcer. Select the proper code.
Responses
44602
44603
44604
44605
16) Partial proctectomy with anastomosis using transsacral approach. Select the proper code.
Responses
45110
45111
45113
45116
17) Donor hepatectomy from cadaver. Select the proper code.
Responses
47133
47140
47141
47142
18) Repair of strangulated initial inguinal hernia, 1-year-old child. Select the proper code.
Responses
49501
49507
49520
49521
19) Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy. Select the proper code.
Responses
50545
50548
50543
50240
20) Aspiration of bladder with insertion of suprapubic catheter with ultrasonic guidance. Select the proper codes.
Responses
51100, 76942
51101, 77012
51102, 77012
51102, 76942
