AAPC CPC 100% solution 2023//2024

AAPC CPC 100% solution 2023//2024 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 - ANSWER A 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 - ANSWER D 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 - ANSWER D A 33 year-old male patient presents to the endoscopy suite to determine if he has