AAPC CPC Chapter 11 Exam Study Guide with Questions and Correct Answers

A - 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 D - 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