Procedures

Question 1

Flap procedure 1.2 cm squamous cell carcinoma lt arm

Answer 1

14020
Excision is included in flap procedures according to cpt guidelines

Question 2

Laceration repairs

Answer 2

Are coded by type and site, ie complex, intermediate, simple. Repairs within the same anatomical location are added together. Ie abdomen and buttox are a part of the trunk, so it is added. Arms and scalp, added. Mod 59 is used when more then one classification of laceration is reported.

Question 3

Tissue blocks

Answer 3

Are coded by stages and tissue blocks. Example, three stages. First seven blocks, 17315 reported for each piece of tissue beyond five. 17311, 17312, 17312, 17315, 17315

Question 4

Anatomical sites

Answer 4

Trunk, head and neck, perineum, whole arm, whole neck

Question 5

Anatomical categories

Answer 5

Are added together for burns and lacerations of the same cat/complexity

Question 6

Fracture of metatarsal bone of left great toe, orthopedic boot applied

Answer 6

28470-TA
Closed treatment, no surgery. Boot would be coded separately by DME supplier. TA for l foot great toe

Question 7

Where can codes relating to the cardiovascular system be found in CPT?

Answer 7

30000, 70000, 90000