Ch. 4 Q & A Flashcards
Which anatomic site would you look under in the CPT® Index to find carinal reconstruction?
A. Breast
B. Chest
C. Esophagus
D. Trachea
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When the entry point for a catheterization is the aorta, what order would the right brachial artery be considered when using Appendix L?
A. First Order
B. Second Order Branch
C. Third Order Branch
D. Beyond Third Order Branch
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Which option below would be the appropriate way to report removal of 30 skin tags?
A. 11201 x 3
B. 11200, 11201
C. 11200, 11202 x 2
D. 11200, 11201-51 x 2
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According to the National Correct Coding Initiative, what edit is placed on codes 11042 and 10060 (refer to the NCCI table provided in the chapter)?
A. CCM 0; a modifier will not bypass the edit
B. CCM 1; a modifier will bypass the edit
C. CCM 9; a modifier will not bypass the edit
D. CCM 9; a modifier will bypass the edit
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The provider performed debridement of an open leg would. Two days later, during the postoperative period, the provider performed a more extensive debridement of the same wound. What modifier would be reported for the second service?
A. 58
B. 78
C. 79
D. No modifier is required
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When coding for a surgical service, which of the following is NOT included in the global surgical package?
A. Digital block
B. General anesthesia
C. Talking with the family
D. E/M encounter on the date immediately prior to a major procedure
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How often does CMS release updates for HCPCS Level II codes?
A. Monthly
B. Quarterly
C. Semi-Annually
D. Annually
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When a service having both a technical and professional component (e.g., X-ray) is performed in the hospital, which modifier would be used by the physician?
A. 26
B. 47
C. TC.
D. AM
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Excision of the inferior turbinate is reported with CPT® code 30130. What CPT® code is reported for excision of the middle turbinate?
A. 30117
B. 30130
C. 30130-52
C. 30999
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The separate reporting for use of mesh (+49568) during hernia repair can be reported with which code?
A. 49507
B. 49520
C. 49560
D. 49587
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