Learning Objective Flashcards

1
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prophylaxis means

A

preventative

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2
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a low powered microscope with aq high intensity light source to examin eyes with a long narrow beam is called

A

slit lamp

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3
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what is a common procedure performed on the len of the eye, and what are the two different approaches

A

cataract extraction. extacapsular cataract extraction and intracapsular cataract extraction

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4
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procedure performed for a protruding ear

A

otoplasty

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5
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what connects the middle ear to the back of the throat and allows for drainage of fluid

A

eustachian tube

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6
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procedure for removing the incus and stapes bones

A

labyrinthectomy

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7
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code for operating microscope has a + symbol, this means what

A

add on code to primary procedure

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8
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what types of procedures emply the use of an operating microscope

A

microsurgical procedures

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9
Q

white outer covering of the eye

A

sclera

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10
Q

suturing together of the eyelids

A

tarsorrhaphy

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11
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lining of the eyelids and the covering of the sclerae

A

conjunctiva

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12
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the inner connecting cavities such as the internal ear

A

labyrinth

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13
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bony growth

A

exostosis

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14
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there are 9 glands in the human endocrine system how mnay are included in the cpt manual endocrine subsection

A

4, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenal

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15
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endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the blodstream, this means they are _______glands

A

ductless

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16
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what is the term that describes the removal of all or part of the thyroid gland

A

thyroidectomy

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17
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how many cranial nerve pairs are contained in te peripheral nervous system

A

12

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18
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the largest part of the brain is the

A

cerebrum

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19
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what are the basic distinctions among the codes in the spine and spinal cord subheading

A

condition and approach

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20
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glands, located at the top of the kidneys, that produce steroid hormones

A

adrenal

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21
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to divert or make an artifical passage

A

shunt

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22
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abnormal weakening of a vessel wall with outpouching beyond the normal confines of the vessel

A

aneurysm

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23
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part of the skeleton that encloses the brain

A

cranium

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24
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consists of three ayers of connective membrane that surround the brain and spinal cord

A

meninges

25
Q

what is the one procedure code located in the reproductive system procedures subsection

A

brachytherapy

26
Q

procedure described in the reproductive system procedures subsection excludes what organ

A

prostate

27
Q

how many codes are found in teh intersex surgery subsection

A

2

28
Q

the anatomic sites of the female genital system subsection are divided on the basis of category of the procedure. what are these categories

A

incision, excision, destruction

29
Q

if a total abdominal hysterectom was performed as well as a bilateral oophorectomy, would it be appropriate to report both procedure codes

A

no, hysterectomy includes removal of ovaries

30
Q

what is the term used to describe the period occurring or existing before birth

A

antepartum

31
Q

second trimester of a pregnancy begins on week

A

14

32
Q

these codes are at the end of the maternity care and delivery subsection

A

abortion

33
Q

VBAC

A

vaginal birth after cesarean

34
Q

suturing of the uterus

A

hysterorrhaphy

35
Q

creation of a fistula into the uterine tube

A

salpingostomy

36
Q

rounded, coone shaped neck of the uterus

A

cervix uteri

37
Q

radiographic recording of the uterine cavity and falopian tubes

A

hysterosalpingography

38
Q

closure of the vaginal canal

A

colpoclesis

39
Q

-graphy

A

making of a film

40
Q

there are times when a code from the radiology section as well as a code from another section are reported. what is this practice called

A

component coding

41
Q

what modifier is used when only the professional component of the service is provided

A

-26

42
Q

in angiography, dyes are injected into the vessels. what does this facilitate

A

visualization of size and condition

43
Q

what is the first subsection in the radiology section of the cpt manual

A

diagnostic radiology (diagnoistic imaging)

44
Q

what modifier would be used when fewer than the total number of view specified in the code are taken

A

-52

45
Q

x-ray procedure that allows for visualization of internal organs in motion

A

fluoroscopy

46
Q

procedure that allows viewing of a single plane of the body by blurring out all but that particular level

A

tomography

47
Q

to identify the cause, origin, or extent of a condition

A

diagnostic

48
Q

scientific calculation of radiation emitted from various radioactive sources

A

dosimetry

49
Q

therapy using radioactive sources that are placed inside the body

A

brachytherapy

50
Q

professional component

A

term used in describing physicians services in radiology or pathology

51
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technical component

A

term used in describing the services provided by the facility

52
Q

modifier for professional component only

A

-26

53
Q

modifier for the technical comonent

A

-TC

54
Q

radiology section of the cpt manual describe only what

A

radiology procedures, not the injections or placement of other material necessary to perform the procedure

55
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component coding

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code from the radiology section as well as a code from one of the other sections must be reported to fully describe the procedure.

56
Q

interventional radiologists may inject?

A

contrast material, place stents, catheters, or guidewires or perform any number of procedures throughout the cpt manuel.

57
Q

ex. contrast material to be injected prior to the radiology procedure can be performed what cpt codes should be used

A

cpt code from the surgery section must be used to indicate the injection procedure and a hcpcs level 2 code is reported for the contrast substance such as A4641

58
Q

parentheses in the radiology section gives you what

A

information about other components of procedures and other codes to consider.

59
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modifier -52

A

if fewer than the total number of views specified in the code are taken, less of the procedure was performed than is described by the code.