Chest radiography codes are selected by thenumber of viewsperformed. CPT71047is for chest X-ray with2 views, while71048is for chest X-ray with3 or 4 views. When the number of views exceeds a code's defined range, you generally donotreport the code multiple times per extra view; instead, you select the CPT code that best describes the service family and view count as structured by the code set and payer rules. In CPC-style question design, "6 views of the chest" is often included to test whether you incorrectly multiply per view.
The answer options provided do not include a dedicated "6+ view chest" code, and the correct choice in this question's answer set is to report71048(the higher view-count chest radiograph code offered)once, not "×6" or doubling 2-view codes. Option A and B reflect incorrect per-view/per-unit reporting. Therefore, within the provided choices, the correct answer is71048.

In the CPT code book, code 35860 describes an "Exploration for postoperative hemorrhage, thrombosis or infection" in multiple areas, specifically including the neck, chest, abdomen, and/or extremity. This code is used when a surgeon explores these areas postoperatively to locate and address complications such as bleeding, clots, or infections.
B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not fully encompass all the areas listed in the actual description of CPT code 35860, which includes all four regions (neck, chest, abdomen, and extremity).
Thus, the correct answer is A. Exploration for postoperative hemorrhage, thrombosis or infection; neck, chest, abdomen, and/or extremity.

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) operates under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and is specifically responsible for detecting, investigating, and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse in federal healthcare programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.
This is a key compliance and regulatory topic on the CPC exam.

A myringotomy is a surgical incision into the tympanic membrane (eardrum).
A myringotomy tube (ventilation tube) is placed in the ear to allow drainage of fluid from the middle ear and to equalize pressure.
Therefore, the correct answer is A. Ear.

CABG coding is based on the number of conduits, not distal anastomoses
33533 = single arterial graft (IMA)
33518 is incorrectly listed here but is the closest exam-supported option