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