Question 1. When a code is assigned for "lesion destruction," the size of the lesion is taken from the pathology report. (Points : 2)
True
False
Question 2. Supplies and materials provided by the physician over and above those usually included with the office visit or other services rendered may be listed separately. (Points : 2)
True
False
Question 3. It is appropriate to designate multiple procedures rendered on the same date by separate entries. (Points : 2)
True
False
Question 4. Fracture management codes classify fracture pinning procedures. (Points : 2)
True
False
Question 5. A wedge resection of lung tissue is larger than a segment. (Points : 2)
True
False
Question 6. A xenograft is obtained from a living human donor. (Points : 2)
True
False
Question 7. A vascular family is a group of capillaries supplied by the same branch from the aorta. (Points : 2)
True
False
Question 8. Visceral arteries supply blood to the liver, spleen, and intestines. (Points : 2)
True
False
Question 9. Lymph nodes function to remove cell waste. (Points : 2)
True
False
Question 10. Removal of part of the colon is called a colectomy. (Points : 2)
True
False
Question 11. A cholangiography is often performed during the same operative session as a cholecystectomy.
T
F
Question 12. The protrusion of a portion of the intestine is termed a hernia.
True
False
Question 13. A myringotomy is the surgical incision of the tympanic membrane, and it is usually performed to release pressure or fluid.
True
False
Question 14. CPT code 59400 is assigned for vaginal delivery only.
True
False
Question 15. CPT codes 59510 and 59610 are assigned for total obstetrical care.
True
False
Question 16. Select the modifier for "unrelated procedure."
-57
-58
-78
-79
Question 17. Adjacent tissue transfer (1 sq cm) of skin defect of the chin, which was the result of an excision of benign skin lesion (1 cm) of the chin (performed during the same operative procedure). Report code(s) _____.
14040
14040, 11441
14040, 11441, 13131
14040, 11441, 14041
Question 18. Which is a diagnostic procedure?
Excision c. Endoscopy
Repair
Endoscopy
Resection
Question 19. How is the Surgery section organized?
Body system
Physician subspecialty
Third-party payer requirements
Procedure
Question 20. Information applicable to a particular CPT section is located in the _____.
Introduction
Guidelines
Notes
Index
Question 21. Select the modifier for "staged or related procedure."
-57 c. -78
-58
-78
-79
Question 22. A 33-year-old female underwent incision and drainage of infected bursa, right wrist. Report code _____.
25028-RT
25031-RT
25115-RT
25116-RT
Question 23. A patient underwent closed reduction of a closed fracture of the right clavicle as the result of an automobile accident. Report code ____.
23500-RT
23505-RT
23515-RT
23570-RT
Question 24. Which term describes the attempted reduction or restoration of a fracture or dislocation with application of manually applied forces?
Arthroscopy
Manipulation
Casting
Excision
Question 25. A patient underwent endoscopic right maxillary antrostomy. Report code _____.
31225-RT
31233-RT
31256-RT
31267-RT
Question 26. Mary fell down the stairs and was taken to the emergency department where she was examined and found to have a right tibial shaft fracture, which was treated with a closed reduction and plaster casting. Report code(s) _____.
27752-RT
27758-RT
27758-RT, 29405-51-RT
27752-RT, 29405-51-RT
Question 27. A 60-year-old patient was admitted with emphysematous nodules. A thoracoscopic wedge resection was performed in the left lung to remove the nodules. This resection was performed on the upper and lower lobes. Report code(s) _____.
32666
32657, 32657-50-51
32500
32657, 32601-51
Question 28. Total removal of bilateral lymph nodes from pelvic region performed using laparoscope. Report code _____.
38570
38571
38571-50
38572-50
Question 29. Cutdown of vein for venipuncture, 55-year-old male patient. Report code _____.
36410
36415
36420
36425
Question 30. A patient underwent bone marrow harvesting today prior to scheduled chemotherapy treatment for lymphoma. Chemotherapy will be performed tomorrow. Report code _____.
38220
38221
38230
38240
Question 31. Max Wilcox underwent a thoracotomy to implant a patient-activated cardiac event recorder. Report code(s) _____.
33282
33284
33282, 32100
33282, 32124
Question 32. Percutaneous transluminal balloon angioplasty of aortic artery. Report code _____.
35470
35472
35475
35476
Question 33. Vein graft repair of blood vessel, right arm. Report code _____.
206-RT
35226-RT
35236-RT
35256-RT
Question 34. A patient has a low blood count. The patient undergoes a diagnostic EGD procedure to check for any sources of bleeding. Report code _____.
43200
43234
43235
43255
Question 35. Kevin James is admitted to the same-day surgical unit. Kevin was diagnosed with cholelithiasis with cholecystitis and undergoes laparoscopic removal of his gallbladder for these conditions. Report code _____.
47560
47561
47562
47563
Question 36. Carol Maddox is diagnosed with a large bladder stone that measures 4 cm. A procedure is performed to crush the stone and remove the fragments. Report code(s) _____.
52317
52318
52317, 52310
52318, 52310-51
Question 37. A 65-year-old male patient undergoes transurethral resection of the prostate gland with vasectomy and meatotomy. Report code(s) _____.
52601
52601, 55250
52601, 55250-51
52630
Question 38. A 75-year-old male has been diagnosed with rectal prolapse. The Thiersch procedure is performed to correct this problem. Report code _____.
6753
46760
46761
46762
Question 39. A 25-year-old patient presents to have a repair of her recurrent ventral hernia. The hernia is located in the lower left abdominal quadrant. The physician repairs the hernia using Prolex mesh. Report code(s) _____.
49568
49565
49565, 49568
49565, 49568-51
Question 40. Clamp circumcision of a 2-day-old infant. Report code _____.
54150
54150-63
54160
54160-63
Question 41. Repair of strabismus by strengthening the superior rectus muscle and the inferior rectus muscle, left eye. Report code _____.
67311-LT
67312-LT
67314-LT
67316-LT
Question 42. Initial subdural tap of a skull suture of a 15-day-old infant. The operating microscope was used during the procedure. Report code(s) _____.
61000
61001
61000, 69990
61000, 69990-51
Question 43. Complete removal of thyroid gland with radical dissection due to thyroid cancer. Report code _____.
60220
60240
60252
60254
Question 44. A child has a small metal toy lodged in her right ear. After multiple unsuccessful attempts are made to remove the object, the patient is taken to the ambulatory unit for removal. After discussion with the patient's parents, an informed consent is signed. The patient undergoes removal of the object, which is performed in the operating room after administration of general anesthesia. Report code _____.
69200-RT
69205-RT
69210-RT
69399-RT
Question 45. A patient diagnosed with meningioma undergoes craniectomy to remove the tumor. Report code _____.
61518
61519
61521
61522