AAPC (CHAPTER 9) Exam Study Guide with Questions and Correct Answers

The provider performs a diagnostic thoracoscopy followed by the thoracoscopic excision of a pericardial cyst. What CPT® code(s) is/are reported? - 32661 In the CPT® Index look for Thoracoscopy/Surgical/with Excision Pericardial Cyst, Tumor and/or Mass and you are directed to 32661. A patient's nose was hit with a baseball during a high school baseball game. At that time reconstruction was performed with local grafts. Patient returns now as an adult, discontent with the bony prominence along the bony pyramid and flat look of the tip of the nose. He underwent major repair with osteotomies and nasal tip work. What CPT® code is reported? - 30450:Rationale: The procedure performed now is a secondary rhinoplasty due to unfavorable results from the initial rhinoplasty. In the CPT® Index look for Rhinoplasty/Secondary directing you to code range . Code selection is based on the reason for the repair and the extensiveness of the repair. 30450 reports a major secondary revision including osteotomies and nasal tip work