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A 46-year-old female had a previous biopsy that indicated positive malignant margins anteriorly
on the right side of her neck. A 0.5 cm margin was drawn out and a 15-blade scalpel was used
for full excision of an 8 cm lesion. Layered closure was performed after the removal. The
specimen was sent for permanent histopathologic examination. What are the CPT® code(s) for
this procedure?
A. 11626
B. 11626, 12004-51
C. 11626, 12044-51
D. 11626, 13132-51, 13133
C. 11626, 12044-51
A 30-year-old female is having 15 sq cm debridement performed on an infected ulcer with
eschar on the right foot. Using sharp dissection, the ulcer was debrided all the way to down to
the bone of the foot. The bone had to be minimally trimmed because of a sharp point at the
end of the metatarsal. After debriding the area, there was minimal bleeding because of very
poor circulation of the foot. It seems that the toes next to the ulcer may have some involvement
and cultures were taken. The area was dressed with sterile saline and dressings and then
wrapped. What CPT® code should be reported?
A. 11043
B. 11012
C. 11044
D. 11042
C. 11044
A 70-year-old female who has a history of symptomatic ventral hernia was advised to undergo
laparoscopic evaluation and repair. An incision was made in the epigastrium and dissection was
carried down through the subcutaneous tissue. Two 5-mm trocars were placed, one in the left
upper quadrant and one in the left lower quadrant and the laparoscope was inserted. Dissection
was carried down to the area of the hernia where a small defect was clearly visualized. There
was some omentum, which was adhered to the hernia and this was delivered back into the
peritoneal cavity. The mesh was tacked on to cover the defect. What procedure code(s) is (are)
reported?
A. 49560, 49568
B. 49652
,C. 49653
D. 49652, 49568
B. 49652
The patient is a 50-year-old gentleman who presented to the emergency room with signs and
symptoms of acute appendicitis with possible rupture. He has been brought to the operating
room. An infraumbilical incision was made which a 5-mm Versa Step™ trocar was inserted. A 5-
mm 0- degree laparoscope was introduced. A second 5-mm trocar was placed suprapubically
and a 12-mm trocar in the left lower quadrant. A window was made in the mesoappendix using
blunt dissection with no rupture noted. The base of the appendix was then divided and placed
into an Endo-catch bag and the 12-mm defect was brought out. Select the appropriate code for
this procedure:
A. 44970
B. 44950
C. 44960
D. 44979
A. 44970
A 45-year-old male is going to donate his kidney to his son. Operating ports were placed in
standard position and the scope was inserted. Dissection of the renal artery and vein was
performed isolating the kidney. The kidney was suspended only by the renal artery and vein as
well as the ureter. A stapler was used to divide the vein just above the aorta and three clips
across the ureter, extracting the kidney. This was placed on ice and sent to the recipient room.
The correct CPT® code is:
A. 50543
B. 50547
C. 50300
D. 50320
B. 50547
A 64-year-old female who has multiple sclerosis fell from her walker and landed on a glass table.
She lacerated her forehead, cheek and chin and the total length of these lacerations was 6 cm.
Her right arm and left leg had deep cuts measuring 5 cm on each extremity. Her right hand and
right foot had a total of 3 cm lacerations. The ED physician repaired the lacerations as follows:
The forehead, cheek, and chin had debridement and cleaning of glass debris with the
lacerations being closed with one layer closure, 6-0 Prolene sutures. The arm and leg were
repaired by layered closure, 6-0 Vicryl subcutaneous sutures and Prolene sutures on the skin.
The hand and foot were closed with adhesive strips. Select the appropriate procedure codes for
,this visit.
A. 99283-25, 12014, 12034-59, 12002-59, 11042-51
B. 99283-25, 12053, 12034-59, 12002-59
C. 99283-25, 12014, 12034-59, 11042-51
D. 99283-25, 12053, 12034-59
D. 99283-25, 12053, 12034-59
A 52-year-old female has a mass growing on her right flank for several years. It has finally gotten
significantly larger and is beginning to bother her. She is brought to the Operating Room for
definitive excision. An incision was made directly overlying the mass. The mass was down into
the subcutaneous tissue and the surgeon encountered a well encapsulated lipoma
approximately 4 centimeters. This was excised primarily bluntly with a few attachments divided
with electrocautery. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?
A. 21932, D17.39
B. 21935, D17.1
C. 21931, D17.1
D. 21925, D17.9
C. 21931, D17.1
An infant with genu valgum is brought to the operating room to have a bilateral medial distal
femur hemi epiphysiodesis done. On each knee, the C-arm was used to localize the growth
plate. With the growth plate localized, an incision was made medially on both sides. This was
taken down to the fascia, which was opened. The periosteum was not opened. The Ortho fix®
figure-of-eight plate was placed and checked with X-ray. We then irrigated and closed the
medial fascia with 0 Vicryl suture. The skin was closed with 2-0 Vicryl and 3-0 Monocryl®. What
procedure code is reported?
A. 27470-50
B. 27475-50
C. 27477-50
D. 27485-50
D. 27485-50
A 67-year-old female having urinary incontinence with intrinsic sphincter deficiency is having a
cystoscopy performed with a placement of a sling. An incision was made over the mid urethra
dissected laterally to urethropelvic ligament. Cystoscopy revealed no penetration of the bladder.
The edges of the sling were weaved around the junction of the urethra and brought up to the
suprapubic incision. A hemostat was then placed between the sling and the urethra, ensuring
, no tension. What CPT® code(s) is (are) reported?
A. 57288
B. 57287
C. 57288, 52000-51
D. 51992, 52000-51
A. 57288
A 16-day-old male baby is in the OR for a repeat circumcision due to redundant foreskin that
caused circumferential scarring from the original circumcision. Anesthetic was injected and an
incision was made at base of the foreskin. Foreskin was pulled back and the excess foreskin was
taken off and the two raw skin surfaces were sutured together to create a circumferential
anastomosis. Select the appropriate code for this surgery:
A. 54150
B. 54160
C. 54163
D. 54164
C. 54163
5-year-old female has a history of post void dribbling. She was found to have extensive labial
adhesions, which have been unresponsive to topical medical management. She is brought to
the operating suite in a supine position. Under general anesthesia the labia majora is retracted
and the granulating chronic adhesions were incised midline both anteriorly and posteriorly. The
adherent granulation tissue was excised on either side. What code should be used for this
procedure?
A. 58660
B. 58740
C. 57061
D. 56441
D. 56441
The patient is a 64-year-old female who is undergoing a removal of a previously implanted
Medtronic pain pump and catheter due to a possible infection. The back was incised; dissection
was carried down to the previously placed catheter. There was evidence of infection with some
fat necrosis in which cultures were taken. The intrathecal portion of the catheter was removed.
Next the pump pocket was incised and the pump was dissected from the anterior fascia. A 7-
mm Blake drain was placed in the pump pocket through a stab incision and secured to the skin
with interrupted Prolene. The pump pocket was copiously irrigated with saline and closed in
two layers. What are the CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes for this procedure?