27. Following surgery to repair a sliding inguinal hernia, the patient is turned
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27. Following surgery to repair a sliding inguinal hernia, the patient is turned over to his primary care physician for all follow-up care(postoperative management only). Which is the correct code for that follow-up care?
a. 49525-24
b. 49525-25
c. 49525-77
d. 49525-55
28. An established patient has an office encounter for removal of five skin tags on her hand. During the visit, she asks the physician to evaluate swelling and heat in her left knee. The physician performs an expanded problem focused history and examination with moderate medical decision-making. What codes should be reported?
a. 11201, 99214
b. 11100, 99213-25
c. 11200, 99213-25
d. 11200, 99213-50
29. A metal splinter was removed from the posterior segment of both eyes’ intraocular area using a magnet. Choose the correct code.
a. 65260-50
b. 65260-51
c. 65235
d. 65265
30. Selecting a code from the range for Evaluation and Management, Emergency Department Services depends on a time factor.
a. True
b. False
31. A surgeon performed a 7.0 cm complex repair of the trunk.
a. 12032
b. 13100, 13101
c. 13121
d. 13101
32. The following codes are correctly linked: K35.2 with 33120
a. True
B. False
33. The following codes are correctly linked: J33.0 with 30115
a. True
b. False
34. After seeing the patient in the office, the physician admits her for initial observation care. In the observation status, the physician performs a comprehensive history and examination, decision-making of high complexity, and decides to schedule the patient for surgery. Which service code is appropriate?
a. 99220-57
b. 99221-57
c. 99291
d. 99220-54
35. An established patient returns to the physician’s office for follow up on his hypertension and diabetes. The physician takes the blood pressure and references the patient’s last three (3) glucose tests. The patient is still running above normal glucose levels, so the physician decides to adjust the patient’s insulin. An expanded problem focused history and physical examination was performed.
a. 99213
b. 99232
c. 99202
d. 99214
36. Patient arrives in the Emergency Room via a medical helicopter. The patient has sustained multiple life threatening injuries due to a multiple vehicle accident. The patient goes into cardiac arrest ten (10) minutes after arrival. A total of an hour and forty-four minutes of Critical Care Services time is spent trying to stabilize the patient.
a. 99285, 99288, 99291
b. 99291, 99292, 99285
c. 99291, 99292
d. 99282
37. An office consultation is performed for a postmenopausal woman who is complaining of spotting in the past six (6) months with right lower quadrant tenderness. A detailed history and physical is performed with a low complexity medical decision.
a. 99243
b. 99242
c. 99253
d. 99284
38. Osteopathic manipulative treatment to three body regions.
a. 98926
b. 98941
c. 97110
d. 97012
The code 61642 is a new CPT code for 2017.
True
False
The code 27043 is a new CPT code for 2017.
True
False
The use of Category II Codes in CPT is optional.
True
False
The Category III Codes are a permanent set of codes to describe emerging technology.
True
False
In considering the use of code 99223, the following is a Clinical Example for the code 99223: Initial hospital visit for a 45-year-old female, who has a history of rheumatic fever as a child and now has anemia, fever and congestive heart failure.
True
False
Special Report may be required when submitting an unlisted procedure code.
True
False
Per CPT E&M Guidelines, a presenting problem of moderate severity is one that:
May not require the presence of a physician, but for which care is provided under the supervision of a physician.
Runs a definite and prescribed course, is transient in nature, and is not likely to permanently alter health status, or has a good prognosis with management and compliance.
Has a low risk of morbidity without treatment, little or no risk of mortality without treatment, with full recovery expected without functional impairment.
Has a moderate risk of morbidity without treatment, a moderate risk of mortality without treatment, uncertain prognosis, or increased probability of functional impairment.
Which Evaluation and Management codes are used to report services to patients in a facility that provides room, board, and other personal assistance services, generally on a long-term basis?
Outpatient services
Nursing facility care
Domiciliary, rest home, or custodial care services
Care plan oversight services
The complete procedure description for code 33764 is Shunt subclavian to pulmonary artery central, with prosthetic graft.
True
False
The complete procedure description for code 35516 is Bypass graft with vein subclavian-axillary.
True
False
The complete procedure description for code 35587 is In-situ vein bypass popliteal-tibial peroneal
True
False
The complete procedure description for code 41105 is Biopsy of tongue anterior two-thirds and posterior one-third.
True
False
Explanation / Answer
Q27) Answer = D, 49525-55
Q28) Answer = A, 11201, 99214
Q29) Answer = B, 65260-51
Q30) Answer = B, False
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