AAPC CPC Chapter 11 Exam Prediction Questions & Answers.

AAPC CPC Chapter 11 Exam Prediction Questions & Answers. A - CORRECT ANSWER A patient with hypertension is scheduled for same day surgery for removal of her gallbladder due to chronic gallstones. She is examined preoperatively by her cardiologist to be cleared for surgery. What ICD-10-CM codes are reported by the cardiologist? A) Z01.810, K80.20, I10 B) I10, Z01.818, K80.20 C) K80.20, I10, Z01.810 D) K80.21, Z01.89, I10 D - CORRECT ANSWER A patient is admitted for a simple primary examination of the gastrointestinal system to rule out GI cancer. An Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is performed, which includes examination of the esophagus, stomach and portions of the small intestine. During the examination, a stricture of the esophagus is identified and subsequently dilated via balloon dilation (20 mm). What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported? A) 43235, K22.2 B) 43235, C15.9 C) 43248, Q39.3 D) 43249, K22.2 D - CORRECT ANSWER A screening colonoscopy is performed on a 50 year-old patient with a family history of colon cancer. Multiple polyps were found during the procedure. Two polyps in the transverse colon were removed with hot forceps cautery. Three polyps in the ascending colon were removed via snare. Portions of all polyp tissues were to be sent to pathology. What are the correct CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes for this patient encounter? A) 48584 x2, 45385 x3, K63.5 B) 45384, 45385-59, K63.5, Z12.11, Z80.0 C) 45384 x2, 45385 x3, Z80.0, K63.5, Z12.11 D) 45384, 45385-59, Z12.11, D12.3, D12.2, Z80.0 B - CORRECT ANSWER A 33 year-old male patient presents to the endoscopy suite to determine if he has an ulcer. The physician performs a diagnostic scope through the esophagus, stomach and into the duodenum and jejunum. During the scope the patient has a severe drop in blood pressure and the physician discontinues the procedure, but not before observing and diagnosing a bleeding ulcer on the stomach lining as well a perforated ulcer in the jejunum. A repeat examination is planned. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported? A) 43235-52, K25.4, K28.5 B) 43235-53, K25.4, K28.5 C) 43200-52, K25.5, K28.5 D) 43235-53, K25.4, K28.1 A - CORRECT ANSWER A patient presents for esophageal dilation. The physician begins dilation by using a bougie. This attempt was unsuccessful. The physician then dilates the esophagus transendoscopically using a balloon (25mm). What CPT® code(s) is/are reported? A) 43220 B) 43450-53, 43220 C) 43450, 43220 D) 43220, 43450-52 D - CORRECT ANSWER How do you report a screening colonoscopy performed on a 65 year-old Medicare patient with a family history of colon cancer? The physician was able to pass the scope to the cecum. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported? A) 45330, Z13.818, Z80.0 B) 45378, Z12.11, Z85.038 C) G0104, Z13.818, Z85.038 D) G0105, Z12.11, Z80.0 A - CORRECT ANSWER A patient presents with a 2 cm benign lip lesion. The provider decides to remove the lesion along with a portion of the lip by performing a wedge excision. Single-layer suture repair is performed. What CPT® code(s) is/are reported for this service? A) 40510 B) 11442, 12011-51 C) 40510, 12011-51 D) 11442, 40510