AAPC- Chapter 8 Exam Questions And
Answers
Most of the codes in ICD-10-CM Chapter 13 Diseases of the
Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue have site and
laterality designations. According to ICD-10-CM guidelines what is
considered the site? - - -
correct answer ✅the site may be the bone, joint, or muscle
involved
What is being removed for hallux valgus surgery - - -
correct answer ✅Bunion
A patient presents to the ED with back pain and is diagnosed with a
lumbar sprain. What ICD-10-CM code is reported?
a. M53.3
b. M54.5
c. S33.8XXA
d. S33.5XXA - - -
correct answer ✅S33.5XXA
What information is required to accurately code osteoarthritis in
ICD-10-CM? - - -
correct answer ✅Whether the osteoarthritis is primary, secondary,
post-traumatic, the site and laterality
, AAPC- Chapter 8 Exam Questions And
Answers
A patient is seen in the same day surgery unit for an arthroscopy to
remove some loose bodies in the shoulder area. What CPT® code is
reported? - - -
correct answer ✅29819
A 42 year-old with chronic right trochanteric bursitis is scheduled to
receive an injection at the Pain Clinic. A 22-gauge spinal needle is
introduced into the trochanteric bursa, and a total volume of 8 cc of
normal saline and 40 mg of Kenalog is injected. What are the CPT®
codes? - - -
correct answer ✅20610-RT J3301X4
A 6 year-old male suffered a fracture after falling off the monkey
bars at school. He fell on an outstretched hand and suffered a
transcondylar fracture of the left humerus. After prep and drape, a
manipulation was done to achieve anatomic reduction. Once the
joint was adequately reduced, pins were placed through the skin
distally and proximally into the bone to maintain excellent fixation
and anatomic reduction. The pins were bent, trimmed and covered
with a sterile dressing and a posterior splint was placed on the
patient's arm. What CPT® code is reported? - - -
correct answer ✅24538-LT
Answers
Most of the codes in ICD-10-CM Chapter 13 Diseases of the
Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue have site and
laterality designations. According to ICD-10-CM guidelines what is
considered the site? - - -
correct answer ✅the site may be the bone, joint, or muscle
involved
What is being removed for hallux valgus surgery - - -
correct answer ✅Bunion
A patient presents to the ED with back pain and is diagnosed with a
lumbar sprain. What ICD-10-CM code is reported?
a. M53.3
b. M54.5
c. S33.8XXA
d. S33.5XXA - - -
correct answer ✅S33.5XXA
What information is required to accurately code osteoarthritis in
ICD-10-CM? - - -
correct answer ✅Whether the osteoarthritis is primary, secondary,
post-traumatic, the site and laterality
, AAPC- Chapter 8 Exam Questions And
Answers
A patient is seen in the same day surgery unit for an arthroscopy to
remove some loose bodies in the shoulder area. What CPT® code is
reported? - - -
correct answer ✅29819
A 42 year-old with chronic right trochanteric bursitis is scheduled to
receive an injection at the Pain Clinic. A 22-gauge spinal needle is
introduced into the trochanteric bursa, and a total volume of 8 cc of
normal saline and 40 mg of Kenalog is injected. What are the CPT®
codes? - - -
correct answer ✅20610-RT J3301X4
A 6 year-old male suffered a fracture after falling off the monkey
bars at school. He fell on an outstretched hand and suffered a
transcondylar fracture of the left humerus. After prep and drape, a
manipulation was done to achieve anatomic reduction. Once the
joint was adequately reduced, pins were placed through the skin
distally and proximally into the bone to maintain excellent fixation
and anatomic reduction. The pins were bent, trimmed and covered
with a sterile dressing and a posterior splint was placed on the
patient's arm. What CPT® code is reported? - - -
correct answer ✅24538-LT
