Question 1

Which of the following codes already includes the use of an operating microscope?

Accepted Answer

A)   19367
B)   19368
C)   66999
D)   49568

Question 2

A ________ is a treatment that is performed to prevent a condition from developing.

Accepted Answer

A)   prophylactic treatment
B)   diagnostic procedure
C)   therapeutic procedure
D)   separate procedure

Question 3

Jason was taken to the surgical suite after arriving in the ER with a stab wound to his abdomen. The planned procedure was an exploration of the penetrating wound to the abdomen. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)   20100
B)   20101
C)   20102
D)   20103

Question 4

Procedures on the heart as well as the entire network of veins, arteries, and capillaries are coded from which section of the CPT book?

Accepted Answer

A)   Respiratory System
B)   Musculoskeletal System
C)   Cardiovascular System
D)   Digestive System

Question 5

The dilation of a bilateral punctum with irrigation is reported with code(s) :

Accepted Answer

A)   68801-50.
B)   68801.
C)   68801, 31000.
D)   68801, 31000-51.

Question 6

A biopsy is what type of procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Prophylactic treatment
B)   Diagnostic procedure
C)   Therapeutic procedure
D)   Separate procedure

Question 7

Dr. Cobb repairs and bandages a 3.2-cm superficial laceration on Paul Darby's arm. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)   12002
B)   12013
C)   12032
D)   13121

Question 8

The global surgical package includes all except:

Accepted Answer

A)   local anesthesia.
B)   immediate postoperative care.
C)   postoperative therapy.
D)   follow-up care.

Question 9

An endovascular repair of an iliac aneurysm includes:

Accepted Answer

A)   balloon angioplasty.
B)   arterial embolization.
C)   intravascular ultrasound.
D)   fluoroscopic guidance.

Question 10

A Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB)  with short limb (150 cm)  was performed on Mr. Clark. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)   43770
B)   43846
C)   43847
D)   43644

Question 11

When a laminectomy and arthrodesis are both performed during the same session, the coder must code:

Accepted Answer

A)   only the laminectomy.
B)   only the arthrodesis.
C)   both the laminectomy and the arthrodesis.
D)   both the laminectomy and the arthrodesis with modifier 51 appended to the arthrodesis.

Question 12

A complete thyroidectomy is reported with code:

Accepted Answer

A)   60240.
B)   60271.
C)   60254.
D)   60260.

Question 13

Which surgical approach involves inserting instruments into the body through a natural opening?

Accepted Answer

A)   Percutaneous approach
B)   Percutaneous endoscopic approach
C)   Via natural or artificial opening approach
D)   Via natural or artificial opening endoscopic approach

Question 14

The codes for skin grafts are determined by all of these except:

Accepted Answer

A)   size of the recipient area.
B)   anatomical site of the recipient area.
C)   general anesthesia.
D)   type of graft.

Question 15

The determination of an excision code includes:

Accepted Answer

A)   the anatomical site.
B)   the size of the lesion.
C)   the size of margins times two.
D)   All of these

Question 16

Jerry Rickard had a coronary artery bypass using the saphenous vein graft and three coronary venous grafts. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)   33513
B)   33512
C)   33514
D)   33516

Question 17

Judy Frank, a 16-year-old female, has been diagnosed with comedones. Judy presents today for acne surgery. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)   10180
B)   10140
C)   10120
D)   10040

Question 18

What is the generally accepted global period considered to be for major procedures?

Accepted Answer

A)   3 days
B)   90 days
C)   10 days
D)   120 days

Question 19

Which surgical approach uses instruments inserted into the body by way of a puncture or small incision?

Accepted Answer

A)   Percutaneous approach
B)   Percutaneous endoscopic approach
C)   Via natural or artificial opening approach
D)   Via natural or artificial opening endoscopic approach

Question 20

A lung harvest from a cadaver donor is coded with which CPT code?

Accepted Answer

A)   32855
B)   32856
C)   32851
D)   32850

Exam 24: CPT Surgery Section

Dr. Cobb repairs and bandages a 3.2-cm superficial laceration on Paul Darby's arm. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

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An endovascular repair of an iliac aneurysm includes:

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A Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) with short limb (150 cm) was performed on Mr. Clark. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

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Which surgical approach uses instruments inserted into the body by way of a puncture or small incision?

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A biopsy is what type of procedure?

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A ________ is a treatment that is performed to prevent a condition from developing.

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What is the generally accepted global period considered to be for major procedures?

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Which surgical approach involves inserting instruments into the body through a natural opening?

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Jerry Rickard had a coronary artery bypass using the saphenous vein graft and three coronary venous grafts. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

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A lung harvest from a cadaver donor is coded with which CPT code?

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A complete thyroidectomy is reported with code:

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The codes for skin grafts are determined by all of these except:

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The global surgical package includes all except:

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When a laminectomy and arthrodesis are both performed during the same session, the coder must code:

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The dilation of a bilateral punctum with irrigation is reported with code(s) :

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The determination of an excision code includes:

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Judy Frank, a 16-year-old female, has been diagnosed with comedones. Judy presents today for acne surgery. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

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Which of the following codes already includes the use of an operating microscope?

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Jason was taken to the surgical suite after arriving in the ER with a stab wound to his abdomen. The planned procedure was an exploration of the penetrating wound to the abdomen. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

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Procedures on the heart as well as the entire network of veins, arteries, and capillaries are coded from which section of the CPT book?

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