CPC Mock Exam 2 Questions and Answers (2022) (Verified Answers)

CPC Mock Exam 2 Questions and Answers (2022) (Verified Answers) Right breast was prepped, and an incision was made over the breast mass for intended excision. The patient experienced EKG abnormalities and the physician made a decision to discontinue the procedure and schedule it at a later date. 19120-RT 19120-53-RT 19120-52 19125-52-RT 19120-53-RT A patient was referred by primary care to GI for rectal bleeding. The colonoscope was advanced into the cecum. The patient had a polyp removed by snare, another polyp was hot biopsied, and a separate area of questionable inflammation was also biopsied. The base of the polyps was cauterized to control bleeding. 45385, 45380-51 45385, 45380-59, 45384--51, 45382-51 45385, 45380-51, 45382-51 45385, 45380-59 45385, 45380-59 One technique is allowed per polyp or lesion; therefore, a code for the polyp removed by snare (45385) would be appropriate as well as a separate code assignment for the biopsy(ies) performed to other sites. The polyp that was hot biopsied was not removed and, therefore, would be included in the 45380 with biopsy code. Cauterization to control bleeding created by the excisions or biopsies is included in the procedures assigned. Encounter due to family history heart disease. Patient experiencing chest pain and chest tightness. R07.89 R07.9, R07.89, Z86.79 R07.9, R07.89, Z82.49 R07.9 R07.9, R07.89, Z82.49 Patient scheduled for possible TAH/BSO, however, surgical abdomen is explored and no additional procedures performed. 49000 58120 49000, 58150-52 58150-52 49000 Since patient was scheduled for "possible" TAH/BSO following findings from exploratory laparotomy, only exploratory laparotomy would be assigned, code 49000. CABG, venous grafting, three vessels 33512 33519 33510 33513 33512 Left diagnostic shoulder arthroscopy was performed which revealed a large rotator cuff tear. Repair of the rotator cuff tear was attempted arthropically; however, it was necessary to perform a mini-arthrotomy to complete the repair of the tear. 29805-LT, 23410-LT 23410-LT, 29848-LT 29848-LT-53, 23410-LT 23410-LT 23410-LT Scope advanced into cecum. There were multiple diverticula seen in the sigmoid and descending colon, some were filled showing diverticulitis. K57.92, K57.90 K57.92 K57.80 K57.90 K57.92 Diverticula has developed into diverticulitis, therefore, no need to code the diverticula. A 17-year-old presents for his initial visit with complaints of left knee pain after playing football. An expanded problem-focused history and exam were performed with straightforward MDM. 99201 99202 99213 99212 99202 All three elements are met for 99202. Modifier -26 indicates may be used in all sections of CPT. radiology codes for supervision/interpretation. codes in CPT for supervision/interpretation. only utilized in E/M section. codes in CPT for supervision/interpretation. A 13-year-old presents for removal of tonsils. Tonsils are grasped and removed. 42825 42830 42826 42821 42826 Abdominal pain, gastroenteritis, probably viral K52.9, R10.9 R10.9, K52.9 A08.4 K52.9 K52.9 Basic metabolic panel with ionized calcium 80050 80048 80053 80047 80047 Tumor removal from left temporal bone 69979 69970 61500 61563 69970 Assign code 69970 for removal of tumor from the temporal bone. The surgical removal of a gland or gland part is called glenectomy. myomectomy. lymphadenectomy. adenectomy. adenectomy. Laceration to eyelid/eyebrow. Right lower eyelid laceration was sutured using 5-0 Vicryl deep sutures and the eyebrow laceration was sutured utilizing 5-0 Vicryl sutures. 12011 12031 12001 13100 12011 A 65-year-old patient was presented for removal of peripheral central venous catheter. Catheter was removed with no problems encountered. 36589 E/M only 36560 36561 E/M only Only tunneled central venous catheter may be coded for removal; therefore, only an E/M would be appropriate. Colonoscope was introduced and advanced to the cecum. Beyond the cecal valve, there was an area with a cauliflower-like appearance. Several biopsies were taken, hot and cold, of the area in question. In the area of the sigmoid colon, an additional polyp was snared in toto. 45382 45380 45385 45385, 45380-59 45385, 45380-59 Portable chest, one view. Cardiac silhouette is prominent, unchanged since prior exams. No superimposed pulmonary edema or infiltrate is evident. 71046 71047 71100 71045 71045 Procedure performed: Bilateral nasal endoscopy with cautery. Complete bilateral nasal endoscopy performed with zero-degree endoscope. Only potential bleeding sites on completed endoscopy were located in the anterior septum on each side. These were cauterized under direct visualization. 31238 31238-50 30901, 30901-50 30903-50 31238-50 Fraud is defined as balance billing Medicare patients. exceeding the limiting charge. making false statement or misrepresentation of facts on claims. the overuse or excessive use of medical and health services. making false statement or misrepresentation of facts on claims. Renal ultrasound. Small area of echogenicity with shadowing in the midleft kidney that could represent a small calculus. Exam of right kidney is negative. Urinary bladder is not visualized. 76700 76776 76706 76775 76775 BMP with total calcium 80047 80048 80050 80053 80048 A 38-year-old patient with BPH has his prostate removed via a laser enucleation. During this procedure he also has a vasectomy. 52649, 55250-51 52647 52649 52648 52649 Laser enucleation of the prostate is assigned code 52649 found in the urinary, vesical neck and prostate section. Thyroid uptake imaging, interpretation only 78000 78000-26 78012-26 78015 78012-26 New office visit for patient with lupus with kidney disease, edema with cardiac problems. History was problem focused for this visit. Exam encompasses skin, CV, renal, neurovascular systems. Significant PMH and PHF of lupus and cardiac disease. No tests are ordered or interpreted, management/treatment options are moderate as well as risk. 99203 99201 99213 99204 99201 Patient with history of colonic polyps presents for colonoscopy with symptoms of bloody stools and abdominal pain. K92.1 K92.1, R10.9, Z86.010 K92.1, R10.9 Z86.010 K92.1, R10.9, Z86.010 The portion of the skull that encloses the brain is called maxilla. cerebrum. cerebellum. cranium. cranium. Ca brain mets from the lung C71.9, C34.90 C71.9, C79.31 C79.31, C71.9 C79.31, C34.90 C79.31, C34.90 Prosthetic training, 60 minutes 97761 x4 97760 97761 97760 x4 97761 x4 Patient presents for knee arthroscopy after several months of left knee pain. Arthroscope is introduced and the medial joint has some synovium and a torn complex medial meniscus that was repaired. S83.207A S83.209A S83.242A S83.232A S83.232A Intermediate laceration repair, 2.5 cm, right index finger 12001 12041 12002 12032 12041