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Code 62263 includes which of the following?


A) Percutaneous insertion of an epidural catheter.
B) Removal of the catheter several days later.
C) Fluoroscopic guidance and localization.
D) All of these

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In the treatment of fractures, what device(s) is/are used in an internal fixation?


A) Brace
B) Cast
C) Plates
D) Halo

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Codes in the surgery section of CPT report:


A) excisions.
B) debridements.
C) repair of wounds.
D) All of these

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Dr. James performed a closed treatment of a tibia fracture with manipulation and skeletal traction on Mr. Smith, whose motorcycle ran into a tree. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?


A) 27535
B) 27530
C) 27532
D) 27536

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The physician repairs a wound of the back measuring 8.5 cm requiring complex, layered suturing of torn, crushed, or deeply lacerated tissue and retention sutures. What is/are the appropriate code(s) for this procedure?


A) 13100
B) 13101
C) 13101, 13102
D) 13101, 13102, 13102

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A single-chamber pacemaker system includes a pulse generator and one electrode inserted into the:


A) atrium.
B) capillary.
C) muscle.
D) bone.

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When the work required to provide a service is substantially greater than typically required, it may be identified by adding modifier_____.


A) 22
B) 23
C) 24
D) 25

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Johnny had a fracture of his elbow, and a cast was placed by the physician. What is the appropriate code for the application of a short arm cast?


A) 29125
B) 29085
C) 29075
D) 29065

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Most transplantation surgeries require three steps, including:


A) diagnostic tests of the donor.
B) backbench work.
C) postoperative therapy.
D) preoperative blood tests.

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Mr. Jackson was brought to the OR for repositioning of a previously implanted transvenous pacemaker. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?


A) 33217
B) 33215
C) 33216
D) 33211

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A diagnostic laparoscopy (peritoneoscopy) is reported with code:


A) 49320.
B) 47560.
C) 49321.
D) 49000.

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Dr. Sam repaired an intermediate closure of a 26-cm wound of the scalp. What is the appropriate code for the repair?


A) 12006
B) 12046
C) 12036
D) 12056

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The replacement of a pacemaker battery is actually:


A) removal of the old pulse generator and insertion of a new generator.
B) removal of the old lead and insertion of a new lead.
C) removal of a graft and the insertion of a new graft.
D) removal of the defibrillator and insertion of a new defibrillator.

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Aortic vascular procedure codes include the:


A) graft harvesting.
B) preoperative EKG.
C) sympathectomy.
D) postoperative therapy.

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Kelly Spratt has been diagnosed with a malignant lesion on her nose. Dr. Beck destroys the 0.75-cm lesion using laser surgery. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?


A) 17261
B) 17271
C) 17281
D) 17286

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A meatotomy is performed on Terry, who is 1 month old and weighs 3.75 kg. This is reported with code:


A) 53020.
B) 53025.
C) 53025-63.
D) 53000.

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A re-excision to remove additional tissue during a subsequent encounter in the postoperative period is:


A) included in the original procedure code.
B) reported with modifier 58.
C) reported with modifier 76.
D) reported with modifier 51.

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A wound repair code includes:


A) scar revision.
B) debridement.
C) general anesthesia.
D) fracture repair.

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George Keller was playing football at the local park. When George was tackled, he fell on broken glass, cutting his face, arm, and leg. His friends took him to the nearest ER. Dr. Tamika repaired a 3.6-cm superficial laceration to his arm, a 1.50-cm superficial laceration to his face, and an 8.64-cm laceration to his leg that required a layered closure. What is/are the appropriate CPT code(s) for this procedure?


A) 12002, 12011-59, 12034-59
B) 12034, 12011-59, 12002-59
C) 12014, 12034
D) 12005

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Dr. Susan performed a simple repair of a 13-cm knee laceration. What is/are the CPT code(s) for this procedure?


A) 12045
B) 12005
C) 12016
D) 13121, 13122, 13122

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