55970
55971
55980
55981
3. Colpopexy for displaced uterus using an abdominal approach is coded as:
57280.
57380.
57281.
57381.
4. Laparoscopy with fulguration of obstructed oviducts is coded as:
58650.
58660.
58670.
58680.
5. Incision and drainage of a deep penis abscess is coded as:
54015.
54016.
54115.
54116
6. Needle biopsy of the prostate using ultrasound guidance is coded as:
55600, 76942.
55700, 76941.
55710, 76943.
55700, 76942.
7. Extensive biopsy of the mucosa of the vagina that requires closure is coded as:
57104.
57105.
57115.
57225.
8. Total open abdominal colectomy with ileostomy is coded as:
44151.
44150.
44152.
44100.
9. Renal biopsy with percutaneous incision is coded as:
50210.
50211.
50300.
50200.
10. Which urinary CPT code is typically bundled by third-party payers into other more complex surgical procedures?
52000
52005
52234
52204
11. Maria Lopez presents for an office visit complaining of a tightening in her throat when she attempts to swallow. She also states that she feels like she is choking when she tries to drink or eat. Maria also informs the doctor that she has been experiencing this problem for the last two months. She has minimized her food intake because of the discomfort she experiences when she tries to eat. Code 43213 is reported by the physician. What is Maria’s chief complaint? What is the description on code 43213? Does it include the use of fluoroscopy?
Your response should be at least 75 words in length.
12. A physician performs an examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract by means of endoscopic ultrasound. He reports code 43259. Is the physician permitted to report code 76975? Why, or why not?
Your response should be at least 75 words in length.
13. Typically, when coding for a tonsillectomy with or without an adenoidectomy, which are presented by code range 42820-42836, the procedure was completed bilaterally. In regards to coding guidelines and reimbursement methodologies, what will happen if the procedure is reported with modifier -50? What must be done if only one tonsil and/or adenoid is removed?
Your response should be at least 75 words in length.
14. There are several procedures that may be performed on a male patient suffering from prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or prostate cancer. Provide an explanation of each of the following procedures: TUMT, TUNA, TURP, TUIP, and TULIP. Be certain to include the applicable CPT codes.