Question 1
1
Multiple Choice
CORRECT
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Grade: 1 out of 1 point possible
In skull base surgery, when one surgeon performs the approach procedure,
another surgeon performs the definitive procedure, and other surgeon
performs the repair procedure- How would this be reported?
1. Each surgeon reports all the codes using modifier 66
2. Correct:
Each surgeon reports only the code for the specific procedure performed
Correct answer
3. Each surgeon reports all the codes using modifier 59 on the specific
procedure performed
4. Each surgeon reports all the codes without any modifier
Question 2
2
Multiple Choice
CORRECT
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Grade: 1 out of 1 point possible
A diagnostic lumbar spinal tap was performed using fluoroscopic guidance.
How would this be reported?
1. 62270
2. Correct:
62328
, Correct answer
3. 62272
4. 62329
Question 3
3
Multiple Choice
CORRECT
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Grade: 1 out of 1 point possible
Which of these terms describes a procedure which examines the rectum and
may include examination of a portion of the sigmoid colon?
1. Colonoscopy
2. Sigmoidoscopy
3. Correct:
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Correct answer
4. Esophagoscopy
Question 4
4
Multiple Choice
CORRECT
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Grade: 1 out of 1 point possible
A colonoscopy was performed and 2 polyps were removed using the snare
technique. How would this be reported?
1. 45338
2. 45378