CPC Exam Question 146
Refer to the exhibit.
Refer to the supplemental information when answering this question:
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What CPT and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?
Refer to the supplemental information when answering this question:
View MR 004813
What CPT and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?
CPC Exam Question 147
A patient who was experiencing severe abdominal pain underwent abdominal imaging and results showed several peritoneal tumors of various sizes.
The patient elected to have the tumors removed. An incision was made to access the intra-abdominal peritoneal cavity, where four tumors were identified, measured, and excised.
The largest was 2 cm, two were 1 cm each, and the smallest was 0.5 cm. Pathology report indicated the tumors were malignant.
What CPT and ICD-10-CM coding is reported7
The patient elected to have the tumors removed. An incision was made to access the intra-abdominal peritoneal cavity, where four tumors were identified, measured, and excised.
The largest was 2 cm, two were 1 cm each, and the smallest was 0.5 cm. Pathology report indicated the tumors were malignant.
What CPT and ICD-10-CM coding is reported7
CPC Exam Question 148
A patient with compression fractures of L5 and the sacrum undergoes vertebroplasty, with cement injected into two vertebral bodies, performed bilaterally.
What CPT coding is reported?
What CPT coding is reported?
CPC Exam Question 149
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MR 099407
Emergency Department Visit
Chief Complaint: VOMITING.
This started just prior to arrival and is still present. He has had nausea and vomiting. No diarrhea, black stools, bloody stools or abdominal pain. Pt is diabetic and has been having elevated blood sugars (320 mg/dL).
REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: Unobtainable due to patient's altered mental status.
PAST HISTORY: Poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, with history of poor compliance.
Medications: See Nurses Notes.
Allergies: PCN.
SOCIAL HISTORY: Nonsmoker. No alcohol use or drug use.
ADDITIONAL NOTES: The nursing notes have been reviewed.
PHYSICAL EXAM
Appearance: Lethargic. Patient in mild distress.
Vital Signs: Have been reviewed-tachycardic.
Eyes: Pupils equal, round and reactive to light.
ENT: Dry mucous membranes present.
Neck: Normal inspection. Neck supple.
CVS: Tachycardia. Heart sounds normal. Pulses normal.
E D. Course: Insulin IV drip per protocol, at 10 units/hr.
Zofran 8 mg 01:33 Jul 13 2008 IVP.
Phenergan 25 mg IVP. 07:52. Discussed case with physician. Dr. X. Reviewed test results. Agreed upon treatment plan. Physician will see patient in hospital.
Total critical care time: 45 min.
Disposition: Admitted to Intensive Care Unit. Condition: stable.
Admit decision based on need for monitoring and IV hydration and medications.
CLINICAL IMPRESSION: Vomiting, diabetic ketoacidosis, probable diabetes insipidus.
What E/M code is reported for this encounter?
MR 099407
Emergency Department Visit
Chief Complaint: VOMITING.
This started just prior to arrival and is still present. He has had nausea and vomiting. No diarrhea, black stools, bloody stools or abdominal pain. Pt is diabetic and has been having elevated blood sugars (320 mg/dL).
REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: Unobtainable due to patient's altered mental status.
PAST HISTORY: Poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, with history of poor compliance.
Medications: See Nurses Notes.
Allergies: PCN.
SOCIAL HISTORY: Nonsmoker. No alcohol use or drug use.
ADDITIONAL NOTES: The nursing notes have been reviewed.
PHYSICAL EXAM
Appearance: Lethargic. Patient in mild distress.
Vital Signs: Have been reviewed-tachycardic.
Eyes: Pupils equal, round and reactive to light.
ENT: Dry mucous membranes present.
Neck: Normal inspection. Neck supple.
CVS: Tachycardia. Heart sounds normal. Pulses normal.
E D. Course: Insulin IV drip per protocol, at 10 units/hr.
Zofran 8 mg 01:33 Jul 13 2008 IVP.
Phenergan 25 mg IVP. 07:52. Discussed case with physician. Dr. X. Reviewed test results. Agreed upon treatment plan. Physician will see patient in hospital.
Total critical care time: 45 min.
Disposition: Admitted to Intensive Care Unit. Condition: stable.
Admit decision based on need for monitoring and IV hydration and medications.
CLINICAL IMPRESSION: Vomiting, diabetic ketoacidosis, probable diabetes insipidus.
What E/M code is reported for this encounter?
CPC Exam Question 150
A surgeon performs midface LeFort I reconstruction on a patient's facial bones to correct a congenital deformity. The reconstruction is performed in two pieces in moving the upper jawbone forward and repositioning the teeth of the maxilla of the mid face.
What CPT code is reported?
What CPT code is reported?