Question 1

Match the following common procedures and suffixes with the correct definition.

--rrhaphy

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A)   to remedy, replace, or heal
B)   suffix for molding or surgically forming
C)   free flow or withdrawal of fluids from a wound or cavity
D)   cutting or taking away
E)   to unite parts by stitching them togetherF)  inspection of body organs or cavities by the use of a lighted scope that may be placed through an existing opening or through a small incisionG)  scraping of a cavity using a spoon-shaped instrumentH)  forcing a fluid into a vessel or cavityI)  suffix for suturingJ)  suffix for puncture of a cavityK)  suffix for removal of part or all of an organ of the bodyL)  removal of a small piece of living tissue for diagnostic examinationM)  surgically cutting intoN)  binding or tying off, as in constricting blood flow of a vessel or binding fallopian tubes for sterilizationO)  suffix for incision intoP) C) and K)
Q) A) and D)

Question 2

Location: Hospital
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Pilonidal cyst.
POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Same.
PROCEDURE PERFORMED: Excision of pilonidal cyst, simple.
ANESTHESIA: General endotracheal anesthesia with 30 cc of local infiltrated directly into the wound.
PROCEDURE IN DETAIL: After good general endotracheal anesthesia, the patient was carefully placed in the prone position. Care was taken to pad dependent areas. The area around the pilonidal cyst was shaved, prepped, and draped sterilely. After this, a total of 30 cc of Marcaine was injected into the area around the pilonidal sinus and a small elliptical incision was made to include the two sinuses. Wide dissection was carried down to the coccyx to include all inflamed tissue. After this, the wound was irrigated. Hemostasis was obtained with electrocautery. The wound was packed with Vaseline gauze and dressed. The patient tolerated the procedure well and was returned to the recovery room in good condition.
CPT Code: ____________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Location: Hospital
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Pilonidal cyst.
POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Same.
PROCEDURE...

Question 3

An excision of the left great toe nail and matrix, complete for permanent removal:

Accepted Answer

A)  11740-TA
B)  11730-TA
C)  11720-TA
D)  11750-TAE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The correct code for repairing the following lacerations: 4.2 simple repair of the trunk, 1.3 simple repair of the arm, and 2.8 intermediate repair of the scalp:

Accepted Answer

A)  12032, 12001-59, 12002-59
B)  12004
C)  12034
D)  12032, 12002-59E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

A physician performs an operative procedure that has a 90-day surgical package. On day 40, the same physician performs an unrelated procedure on the same patient. What modifier would you attach to the CPT code when reporting the second procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  -24
B)  -25
C)  -58
D)  -79E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Mastopexy.
CPT Code: ____________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mastopexy.
CPT Code: ____________________...

Question 7

Match the following common procedures and suffixes with the correct definition.

-biopsy

Accepted Answer

A)   to remedy, replace, or heal
B)   suffix for molding or surgically forming
C)   free flow or withdrawal of fluids from a wound or cavity
D)   cutting or taking away
E)   to unite parts by stitching them togetherF)  inspection of body organs or cavities by the use of a lighted scope that may be placed through an existing opening or through a small incisionG)  scraping of a cavity using a spoon-shaped instrumentH)  forcing a fluid into a vessel or cavityI)  suffix for suturingJ)  suffix for puncture of a cavityK)  suffix for removal of part or all of an organ of the bodyL)  removal of a small piece of living tissue for diagnostic examinationM)  surgically cutting intoN)  binding or tying off, as in constricting blood flow of a vessel or binding fallopian tubes for sterilizationO)  suffix for incision intoP) K) and N)
Q) B) and F)

Question 8

To correctly code lesion excision, you must know the behavior (benign/malignant) as well as the site, ____________________, and ____________________ of the lesion(s).

Accepted Answer

number, si...

Question 9

Excision defined as full thickness would be through the:

Accepted Answer

A)  epidermis
B)  dermis
C)  subcutaneous tissue
D)  muscleE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Match the following common procedures and suffixes with the correct definition.

-curettage

Accepted Answer

A)   to remedy, replace, or heal
B)   suffix for molding or surgically forming
C)   free flow or withdrawal of fluids from a wound or cavity
D)   cutting or taking away
E)   to unite parts by stitching them togetherF)  inspection of body organs or cavities by the use of a lighted scope that may be placed through an existing opening or through a small incisionG)  scraping of a cavity using a spoon-shaped instrumentH)  forcing a fluid into a vessel or cavityI)  suffix for suturingJ)  suffix for puncture of a cavityK)  suffix for removal of part or all of an organ of the bodyL)  removal of a small piece of living tissue for diagnostic examinationM)  surgically cutting intoN)  binding or tying off, as in constricting blood flow of a vessel or binding fallopian tubes for sterilizationO)  suffix for incision intoP) D) and K)
Q) B) and M)

Question 11

Match the following common procedures and suffixes with the correct definition.

-injection

Accepted Answer

A)   to remedy, replace, or heal
B)   suffix for molding or surgically forming
C)   free flow or withdrawal of fluids from a wound or cavity
D)   cutting or taking away
E)   to unite parts by stitching them togetherF)  inspection of body organs or cavities by the use of a lighted scope that may be placed through an existing opening or through a small incisionG)  scraping of a cavity using a spoon-shaped instrumentH)  forcing a fluid into a vessel or cavityI)  suffix for suturingJ)  suffix for puncture of a cavityK)  suffix for removal of part or all of an organ of the bodyL)  removal of a small piece of living tissue for diagnostic examinationM)  surgically cutting intoN)  binding or tying off, as in constricting blood flow of a vessel or binding fallopian tubes for sterilizationO)  suffix for incision intoP) H) and L)
Q) C) and E)

Question 12

Patient presents for an excision of a sacral pressure ulcer with ostectomy, with primary suture.
CPT Code: ____________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Patient presents for an excision of a...

Question 13

Incision and drainage codes are divided into subcategories according to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  size of the lesion
B)  condition for which the procedure is performed
C)  depth of the incision
D)  amount of drainageE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Using the "Rule of Nines," one adult leg is what percentage of the human body?

Accepted Answer

A)  12%
B)  14%
C)  16%
D)  18%E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Single-layered closure of heavily contaminated wounds that require extensive cleaning or removal of particulate matter constitutes what type of repair?

Accepted Answer

A)  simple
B)  intermediate
C)  complex
D)  none of the aboveE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

The repaired wound should be measured or converted to:

Accepted Answer

A)  millimeters
B)  centimeters
C)  inches
D)  all of the aboveE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Excision of a pilonidal cyst that was a complicated procedure:

Accepted Answer

A)  11770
B)  11771
C)  11772
D)  10081E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Match the following common procedures and suffixes with the correct definition.

-suture

Accepted Answer

A)   to remedy, replace, or heal
B)   suffix for molding or surgically forming
C)   free flow or withdrawal of fluids from a wound or cavity
D)   cutting or taking away
E)   to unite parts by stitching them togetherF)  inspection of body organs or cavities by the use of a lighted scope that may be placed through an existing opening or through a small incisionG)  scraping of a cavity using a spoon-shaped instrumentH)  forcing a fluid into a vessel or cavityI)  suffix for suturingJ)  suffix for puncture of a cavityK)  suffix for removal of part or all of an organ of the bodyL)  removal of a small piece of living tissue for diagnostic examinationM)  surgically cutting intoN)  binding or tying off, as in constricting blood flow of a vessel or binding fallopian tubes for sterilizationO)  suffix for incision intoP) E) and J)
Q) C) and I)

Question 19

Wound closure requiring the use of adhesive strips as the sole repair material should be coded with:

Accepted Answer

A)  99024
B)  repair code
C)  99499
D)  an E/M codeE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Full-thickness graft, free, to the axillae, including direct closure of donor site, 12 sq. cm.:

Accepted Answer

A)  15240
B)  15200
C)  15260
D)  15261E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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A physician performs an operative procedure that has a 90-day surgical package. On day 40, the same physician performs an unrelated procedure on the same patient. What modifier would you attach to the CPT code when reporting the second procedure?

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Full-thickness graft, free, to the axillae, including direct closure of donor site, 12 sq. cm.:

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Match the following common procedures and suffixes with the correct definition. -biopsy

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Single-layered closure of heavily contaminated wounds that require extensive cleaning or removal of particulate matter constitutes what type of repair?

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Match the following common procedures and suffixes with the correct definition. --rrhaphy

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Match the following common procedures and suffixes with the correct definition. -curettage

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Patient presents for an excision of a sacral pressure ulcer with ostectomy, with primary suture. CPT Code: ____________________

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The repaired wound should be measured or converted to:

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To correctly code lesion excision, you must know the behavior (benign/malignant) as well as the site, , and of the lesion(s).

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Incision and drainage codes are divided into subcategories according to the:

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Mastopexy. CPT Code: ____________________

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An excision of the left great toe nail and matrix, complete for permanent removal:

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Using the "Rule of Nines," one adult leg is what percentage of the human body?

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Excision defined as full thickness would be through the:

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Excision of a pilonidal cyst that was a complicated procedure:

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Wound closure requiring the use of adhesive strips as the sole repair material should be coded with:

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The correct code for repairing the following lacerations: 4.2 simple repair of the trunk, 1.3 simple repair of the arm, and 2.8 intermediate repair of the scalp:

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An excision of the left great toe nail and matrix, complete for permanent removal:

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Excision defined as full thickness would be through the:

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Excision of a pilonidal cyst that was a complicated procedure:

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Wound closure requiring the use of adhesive strips as the sole repair material should be coded with:

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