QUESTION NO: 1
A patient with a stab wound to the chest was taken to the operating room and put under general anesthesia for a thoracotomy. The anesthesiologist should report CPT 00520 with the total number of time units spent providing face-to-face care with the patient.
A patient with a stab wound to the chest was taken to the operating room and put under general anesthesia for a thoracotomy. The anesthesiologist should report CPT 00520 with the total number of time units spent providing face-to-face care with the patient.
Correct Answer: A
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QUESTION NO: 2
To rule out malignancy, a provider collects two biopsies from the right thyroid nodule using a large bore needle that is inserted through the skin. Which CPT code(s) should be reported?
To rule out malignancy, a provider collects two biopsies from the right thyroid nodule using a large bore needle that is inserted through the skin. Which CPT code(s) should be reported?
Correct Answer: A
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QUESTION NO: 3
A 55-year-old patient is admitted into the hospital for dialysis to treat ESRD. On day 13, the admitting physician spends 25 minutes discussing new management options for the patient's hypertension before sending a nurse to initiate the hemodialysis procedure. What CPT and ICD-IO-CM codes should be reported?
A 55-year-old patient is admitted into the hospital for dialysis to treat ESRD. On day 13, the admitting physician spends 25 minutes discussing new management options for the patient's hypertension before sending a nurse to initiate the hemodialysis procedure. What CPT and ICD-IO-CM codes should be reported?
Correct Answer: B
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QUESTION NO: 4
A female patient presents to her obstetrical office 32 -weeks pregnant for a bi-weekly ultrasound. Code the following technician's report:
Fetal views obtained via transabdominal ultrasound as follows:
BPD: 32 mm
Femur Length: 63 mm
Head Circumference: 288 mm
Abdominal Circumference: 270 mm
BPP 8/8
NST from 11:15 to 12:17, showing 160 BPM and positive movement activity Doppler shows adequate systolic and diastolic flow velocities of the fetal umbilical artery.
A female patient presents to her obstetrical office 32 -weeks pregnant for a bi-weekly ultrasound. Code the following technician's report:
Fetal views obtained via transabdominal ultrasound as follows:
BPD: 32 mm
Femur Length: 63 mm
Head Circumference: 288 mm
Abdominal Circumference: 270 mm
BPP 8/8
NST from 11:15 to 12:17, showing 160 BPM and positive movement activity Doppler shows adequate systolic and diastolic flow velocities of the fetal umbilical artery.
Correct Answer: D
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QUESTION NO: 5
A low-risk obstetrical patient is told to come in for weekly ultrasounds in her first trimester. This is an example of what?
A low-risk obstetrical patient is told to come in for weekly ultrasounds in her first trimester. This is an example of what?
Correct Answer: D
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QUESTION NO: 6
A 79-year-old female patient is admitted to a skilled nursing facility for continued monitoring as she completes her course of antibiotics for bronchitis. Upon admission, a nurse practitioner spends 20 minutes with the patient, performing an evaluation of recovery and rebuilding of stamin a. On day 3, the patient's physician completes an initial comprehensive assessment and determines the patient is recovering well on her current dosage of antibiotics. What CPT code should be reported on day 3?
A 79-year-old female patient is admitted to a skilled nursing facility for continued monitoring as she completes her course of antibiotics for bronchitis. Upon admission, a nurse practitioner spends 20 minutes with the patient, performing an evaluation of recovery and rebuilding of stamin a. On day 3, the patient's physician completes an initial comprehensive assessment and determines the patient is recovering well on her current dosage of antibiotics. What CPT code should be reported on day 3?
Correct Answer: C
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QUESTION NO: 7
Code the following physician's note:
A 14-year-old established patient is seen with mother to evaluate five 2 cm superficial lacerations to the left wrist. Patient admits to suicidal thoughts.
Lacerations were treated with Steri-Strips. Patient and mother counseled on suicide prevention and told to follow up with psych.
Code the following physician's note:
A 14-year-old established patient is seen with mother to evaluate five 2 cm superficial lacerations to the left wrist. Patient admits to suicidal thoughts.
Lacerations were treated with Steri-Strips. Patient and mother counseled on suicide prevention and told to follow up with psych.
Correct Answer: B
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QUESTION NO: 8
What would be considered a sequela to an injury?
What would be considered a sequela to an injury?
Correct Answer: D
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QUESTION NO: 9
A patient is in labor with plans to deliver vaginally. An epidural is administered at 17:30. After several hours of pushing, the obstetrician determines that the cervix is swollen, and the baby must be delivered via a c-section. The patient consents, the baby is delivered, and both are discharged to the recovery room at 22:15. What CPT code(s) should the anesthesiologist report?
A patient is in labor with plans to deliver vaginally. An epidural is administered at 17:30. After several hours of pushing, the obstetrician determines that the cervix is swollen, and the baby must be delivered via a c-section. The patient consents, the baby is delivered, and both are discharged to the recovery room at 22:15. What CPT code(s) should the anesthesiologist report?
Correct Answer: D
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QUESTION NO: 10
An established female patient presents to a video conference with her internist with complaints of a nonproductive cough. She receives 15 minutes of counseling about the symptoms of COVID-19 and is directed to an unaffiliated testing site. What CPT and ICD-IO-CM codes should be reported?
An established female patient presents to a video conference with her internist with complaints of a nonproductive cough. She receives 15 minutes of counseling about the symptoms of COVID-19 and is directed to an unaffiliated testing site. What CPT and ICD-IO-CM codes should be reported?
Correct Answer: C
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QUESTION NO: 11
A physician performs an esophagogastroduodenoscopy on a patient who has GERD. A single tissue sample is obtained from the upper gastrointestinal tract using biopsy forceps. A reflux test was also done and a bravo capsule temporarily attached to the esophageal wall to monitor pH levels. What procedures should the physician report?
A physician performs an esophagogastroduodenoscopy on a patient who has GERD. A single tissue sample is obtained from the upper gastrointestinal tract using biopsy forceps. A reflux test was also done and a bravo capsule temporarily attached to the esophageal wall to monitor pH levels. What procedures should the physician report?
Correct Answer: D
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QUESTION NO: 12
Assign the appropriate CPT codes for the following surgical note: A 15-year-old patient is being treated for obstructive sleep apnea and adenoid tissue hypertrophy. After being placed under general anesthesia, a dental mirror is placed in the oropharynx to allow visualization of the nasopharynx. Suction electrocautery is used to remove the adenoid tissue that regrew after the initial adenoidectomy. Attention is then turned to the tonsils. The plane of tissue between the tonsillar capsule and the underlying muscles are cauterized, and the tonsils are removed. Bleeding is controlled by silver nitrate and gauze packing. Procedure is completed without complications, and patient is discharged to recovery.
Assign the appropriate CPT codes for the following surgical note: A 15-year-old patient is being treated for obstructive sleep apnea and adenoid tissue hypertrophy. After being placed under general anesthesia, a dental mirror is placed in the oropharynx to allow visualization of the nasopharynx. Suction electrocautery is used to remove the adenoid tissue that regrew after the initial adenoidectomy. Attention is then turned to the tonsils. The plane of tissue between the tonsillar capsule and the underlying muscles are cauterized, and the tonsils are removed. Bleeding is controlled by silver nitrate and gauze packing. Procedure is completed without complications, and patient is discharged to recovery.
Correct Answer: B
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