Worksheet 3
1. A patient presented with a right shoulder dislocation. The dislocation
was reduced without the use of anesthesia. Provide the CPT code:
Answer
23650-RT
2. Code the following case study. One code is required.
Preoperative Diagnosis: Dermal Cyst of right breast
Postoperative Diagnosis: Dermal Cyst of right breast
Procedure Performed: Excision of Dermal Cyst of right breast
Procedure Notes: Erythematous dermal cystic area of the right breast was
marked out with an elliptical incision, anesthetized with local anesthesia, and
prepped and draped sterilely. Incision was made elliptically, including the
whole cyst down through the fatty tissue. On palpation afterward, no
abnormalities were noted. Then the area had hemostasis obtained with
electrocautery. The incision was closed with interrupted 3-0 Vicryl sutures.
The skin was closed with interrupted 5-0 nylon sutures. Steri-Strips and a
sterile dressing were applied over it. The patient tolerated the procedure well
and was sent to the recovery room with instructions to be discharged home
with follow-up appointment given.
CPT code:
19120-RT
3. A patient was seen in the physician’s office where a removal of one
nasal polyp was performed. Provide the CPT code:
Answer
30110
4. Code the following case study. Multiple codes required.
Preoperative Diagnosis: Multiple lacerations to both ears
Postoperative Diagnosis: Multiple lacerations to both ears, one laceration
to the left ear and a series of four lacerations to the right ear
Anesthetic: Local anesthetic was used. 1% Carbocaine Plain
1. A patient presented with a right shoulder dislocation. The dislocation
was reduced without the use of anesthesia. Provide the CPT code:
Answer
23650-RT
2. Code the following case study. One code is required.
Preoperative Diagnosis: Dermal Cyst of right breast
Postoperative Diagnosis: Dermal Cyst of right breast
Procedure Performed: Excision of Dermal Cyst of right breast
Procedure Notes: Erythematous dermal cystic area of the right breast was
marked out with an elliptical incision, anesthetized with local anesthesia, and
prepped and draped sterilely. Incision was made elliptically, including the
whole cyst down through the fatty tissue. On palpation afterward, no
abnormalities were noted. Then the area had hemostasis obtained with
electrocautery. The incision was closed with interrupted 3-0 Vicryl sutures.
The skin was closed with interrupted 5-0 nylon sutures. Steri-Strips and a
sterile dressing were applied over it. The patient tolerated the procedure well
and was sent to the recovery room with instructions to be discharged home
with follow-up appointment given.
CPT code:
19120-RT
3. A patient was seen in the physician’s office where a removal of one
nasal polyp was performed. Provide the CPT code:
Answer
30110
4. Code the following case study. Multiple codes required.
Preoperative Diagnosis: Multiple lacerations to both ears
Postoperative Diagnosis: Multiple lacerations to both ears, one laceration
to the left ear and a series of four lacerations to the right ear
Anesthetic: Local anesthetic was used. 1% Carbocaine Plain
