CCA EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND 100%
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS!!!
Identify the ICD-9-CM code for diaper rash, elderly patient.
a. 690.10
b. 691.0
c. 782.1
d. 705.1
Correct Answer: B
Index Rash, diaper. ICD-9-CM classifies dermatitis to categories 690-694. Atopic dermatitis and
related conditions are specific to category 691. Fourth-digit subcategories include diaper or
napkin rash and other atopic dermatitis and related conditions (Schraffenberger 2012, 292).
Identify the ICD-9-CM diagnostic code(s) for the following: threatened abortion with
hemorrhage at 15 weeks; home undelivered.
a. 640.01, 640.91
b. 640.03
c. 640.83
d. 640.80
Correct Answer: B
,Index Abortion, threatened 640.0. Refer to the ICD-9-CM Tabular List (640-649) for the correct
fifth digit of 3, antepartum condition, not delivered (Schraffenberger 2012, 274-275).
Identify the CPT code(s) for the following patient: A 2-year-old male presented to the
hospital to have his gastrostomy tube changed under fluoroscopic guidance.
a. 43752
b. 43760
c. 43761, 76000
d. 49450
Correct Answer: D
Code 49450 includes replacement of gastrostomy or cecostomy tube, percutaneous, under
fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injections(s), image documentation, and report.
Therefore, it would not be appropriate to add code 76000 for fluoroscopic guidance, which is
already included in the procedure code (AMA 2012b, 258).
Which of the following is (are) the correct ICD-9-CM code(s) for thoracoscopic lobectomy
of left lung?
a. 32.30
b. 32.41
c. 32.49
d. 34.02, 32.41
Correct Answer: B
, Index Lobectomy, lung, segmental (with resection of adjacent lobes), thoracoscopic. Segmental
includes the complete excision of a lobe of the lung (Schraffenberger 2012, 227-228).
Identify CPT code(s) for the following patient. A 35-year-old female undergoes an excision
of a 3.0-cm tumor of her forehead. An incision is made through the skin and subcutaneous
tissue. The tumor is dissected free of surrounding structures. The wound is closed in layers
with interrupted sutures.
a. 21012
b. 21012, 12052
c. 21014
d. 21014, 12052
Correct Answer: A
CPT code 21012 describes excision of a subcutaneous soft tissue tumor of the face or scalp
greater than 2 cm and is appropriately coded when the tumor is removed from the subcutaneous
tissue rather than subgaleal or intramuscular. Simple and intermediate closure of the wound is
included in the procedure for the excision in the musculoskeletal section of CPT (AMA 2010a,
28-29; AMA 2012b, 88, 94-95).
Identify the correct diagnosis ICD-9-CM code(s) for a patient who arrives at the hospital
for outpatient laboratory services ordered by the physician to monitor the patient's
Coumadin levels. A prothrombin time (PT) is performed to check the patient's long-term
use of his anticoagulant treatment.
a. V58.83, V58.61
b. V58.83, V58.63
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS!!!
Identify the ICD-9-CM code for diaper rash, elderly patient.
a. 690.10
b. 691.0
c. 782.1
d. 705.1
Correct Answer: B
Index Rash, diaper. ICD-9-CM classifies dermatitis to categories 690-694. Atopic dermatitis and
related conditions are specific to category 691. Fourth-digit subcategories include diaper or
napkin rash and other atopic dermatitis and related conditions (Schraffenberger 2012, 292).
Identify the ICD-9-CM diagnostic code(s) for the following: threatened abortion with
hemorrhage at 15 weeks; home undelivered.
a. 640.01, 640.91
b. 640.03
c. 640.83
d. 640.80
Correct Answer: B
,Index Abortion, threatened 640.0. Refer to the ICD-9-CM Tabular List (640-649) for the correct
fifth digit of 3, antepartum condition, not delivered (Schraffenberger 2012, 274-275).
Identify the CPT code(s) for the following patient: A 2-year-old male presented to the
hospital to have his gastrostomy tube changed under fluoroscopic guidance.
a. 43752
b. 43760
c. 43761, 76000
d. 49450
Correct Answer: D
Code 49450 includes replacement of gastrostomy or cecostomy tube, percutaneous, under
fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injections(s), image documentation, and report.
Therefore, it would not be appropriate to add code 76000 for fluoroscopic guidance, which is
already included in the procedure code (AMA 2012b, 258).
Which of the following is (are) the correct ICD-9-CM code(s) for thoracoscopic lobectomy
of left lung?
a. 32.30
b. 32.41
c. 32.49
d. 34.02, 32.41
Correct Answer: B
, Index Lobectomy, lung, segmental (with resection of adjacent lobes), thoracoscopic. Segmental
includes the complete excision of a lobe of the lung (Schraffenberger 2012, 227-228).
Identify CPT code(s) for the following patient. A 35-year-old female undergoes an excision
of a 3.0-cm tumor of her forehead. An incision is made through the skin and subcutaneous
tissue. The tumor is dissected free of surrounding structures. The wound is closed in layers
with interrupted sutures.
a. 21012
b. 21012, 12052
c. 21014
d. 21014, 12052
Correct Answer: A
CPT code 21012 describes excision of a subcutaneous soft tissue tumor of the face or scalp
greater than 2 cm and is appropriately coded when the tumor is removed from the subcutaneous
tissue rather than subgaleal or intramuscular. Simple and intermediate closure of the wound is
included in the procedure for the excision in the musculoskeletal section of CPT (AMA 2010a,
28-29; AMA 2012b, 88, 94-95).
Identify the correct diagnosis ICD-9-CM code(s) for a patient who arrives at the hospital
for outpatient laboratory services ordered by the physician to monitor the patient's
Coumadin levels. A prothrombin time (PT) is performed to check the patient's long-term
use of his anticoagulant treatment.
a. V58.83, V58.61
b. V58.83, V58.63
