Deck 18: Digestive System

Question 1

Excision, lesion of the palate with a simple primary closure.
CPT Code: ____________________

Answer 1

42106

Question 2

A common abbreviation for procedure code 43260 endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is ERCP.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The procedure used to develop an artificial opening through the abdominal wall is:

A)catheterization
B)canalization
C)exteriorization
D)cannulization

Answer 3

exteriorization

Question 4

If totally unrelated to the condition requiring critical care, code 43752 can be coded with the critical care codes.

Question 5

When a diagnostic colonoscopy is coded, the code includes:

A)anoscopy
B)proctosigmoidoscopy
C)sigmoidoscopy
D)all of the above

Question 6

A physician is placing a nasogastric tube using fluoroscopic guidance.
CPT Code: ____________________

Question 7

I&D of a peritonsillar abscess.
CPT Code: ____________________

Question 8

When coding 44701, it is necessary to add a modifier -51.

Question 9

When a colectomy is performed, a segment of the stomach is resected and an anastomosis is performed between the remaining ends.

Question 10

For a fine-needle aspiration of the salivary gland, the correct code would be 42400.

Question 11

The mucosal and submucosal tissue of the lips and cheeks are included in the oral cavity.

Question 12

Code 45999 is the correct code to report an unlisted laparoscopic procedure of the anus.

Question 13

The first step in choosing the correct digestive endoscopic procedure code is to identify the ____ of the procedure.

A)extent
B)complexity
C)urgency
D)position

Question 14

What two words are important factors in coding hernia repair?

A)incarcerated/strangulated
B)open/closed
C)hemorrhage/nonhemorrhage
D)definitive/exploratory

Question 15

Plastic repair of the cleft lip/nasal deformity primary bilateral, one of two stages.
CPT Code: ____________________

Question 16

The correct code for an intraoperative colonic lavage is 44701.

Question 17

With the exception of incisional and ventral hernias, the use of mesh or other prosthesis is not separately reported when performing hernia repairs.

Question 18

A gastrostomy tube is placed inside the stomach for:

A)draining peritoneal fluid
B)draining urine
C)feeding purposes
D)a weight loss measure

Question 19

A diagnostic, transoral, flexible esophagoscopy was performed. During the procedure an esophageal polyp was found and removed by hot biopsy forceps.
CPT Code: ____________________

Question 20

A direct ligation of esophageal varices.
CPT Code: ____________________

Question 21

Repair of an initial reduced inguinal hernia; with a hydrocelectomy in a patient who is 28 months of age.
CPT Code: ____________________

Question 22

Match each term with the correct phrase below.
Examination of the sigmoid colon

A) Colonoscopy
B) Proctosigmoidoscopy
C) Sigmoidoscopy
D) Laparoscopy

Question 23

A morbidly obese patient's stomach is partitioned with a staple line on the lesser curvature. A short limb of small bowel 90 cm is divided and anastomosis is accomplished to the upper stomach pouch.
CPT Code: ____________________

Question 24

Match each term with the correct phrase below.
Exploration of abdominal and pelvic cavities

A) Colonoscopy
B) Proctosigmoidoscopy
C) Sigmoidoscopy
D) Laparoscopy

Question 25

____________________ is the term that describes the displacement of an organ or tissue that protrudes through the wall or from the cavity that usually contains it.

Question 26

Transection of the esophagus with repair for esophageal varices.
CPT Code: ____________________

Question 27

Surgical repair of reducible inguinal hernia of a 4-month-old male, initial repair.
CPT Code: ____________________

Question 28

The gallbladder is removed under laparoscopic guidance.
CPT Code: ____________________

Question 29

Colotomy with removal of foreign body.
CPT Code: ____________________

Question 30

Match each term with the correct phrase below.
Examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon

A) Colonoscopy
B) Proctosigmoidoscopy
C) Sigmoidoscopy
D) Laparoscopy

Question 31

The destruction by electrosurgery of fourteen papilloma lesions in the anal area.
CPT Code: ____________________

Question 32

Plastic repair of a bilateral cleft lip, primary, in one stage.
CPT Code: ____________________

Question 33

Match each term with the correct phrase below.
Examination of the entire colon

A) Colonoscopy
B) Proctosigmoidoscopy
C) Sigmoidoscopy
D) Laparoscopy