Deck 27: CPT Medicine Section

Question 1

The study of the human ears, nose, and throat systems is called:

A) podiatry.
B) gastroenterology.
C) ophthalmology.
D) otorhinolaryngology.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Danny Hines, a 19-year-old male, receives an injection of TdaP (Tetanus, diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis), IM. What is/are the correct code(s) for this procedure?

A) 90702
B) 90715
C) 90715, 90471
D) 90471

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Optometry services are coded from the:

A) Medicine section.
B) HCPCS Level II code book.
C) Surgical section.
D) Anesthesia section.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

A patient comes in for psychophysiological therapy incorporating biofeedback training, insight oriented, 30 minutes. How should this be coded?

A) 90875, 90901
B) 90901
C) 90875
D) 90901, 90863

Question 5

An ECG measures the:

A) electrical activity of the brain.
B) electrical activity of the muscles.
C) heart's rhythms electronically.
D) amount of hydrocephalus.

Question 6

The administration of fluids, pharmaceuticals, or dyes would be coded from the ________ subsection.

A) Cardiovascular
B) Ophthalmology
C) Immunizations
D) Injections and Infusions

Question 7

Ophthalmologists:

A) make eyeglasses for patients.
B) are also known as ENT doctors.
C) diagnose and treat eye diseases and disorders.
D) are not allowed to perform surgery.

Question 8

________, the basis of pulmonary function testing, measures the quantity of airflow during expiration (exhaling), as well as the speed of this action.

A) Lung volume measure
B) Diffusing capacity
C) Bronchodilation responsiveness
D) Spirometry

Question 9

The codes available for reporting cardiac catheterization include which of the following?

A) The introduction of the catheter(s).
B) The positioning and repositioning of the catheter(s).
C) Recording of the intracardiac and intravascular pressure.
D) All of these

Question 10

A patient with COPD and HTN comes in for continuing psychotherapy, which lasted 30 minutes. The psychiatrist documented the psychotherapy as well as reporting the patient's COPD and HTN medications with problem-focused history, problem-focused exam, and low medical decision making. How is this coded?

A) 90832, 90833, 99212
B) 90833
C) 99212, 90833
D) 99212, 90832

Question 11

Codes for ophthalmologic services include attention to both eyes. If only one eye is addressed by the physician, you should include modifier ________ with the code.

A) 59
B) 52
C) 79
D) 50

Question 12

How should a combined right and left heart catheterization including intraprocedural injections for left ventriculography be coded?

A) 93451, 93452
B) 93453
C) 93453, 93454
D) 93454, 93455

Question 13

Dania Newman sees Dr. Anderson for her scheduled psychotherapy session. Dr. Anderson notes Dania is in crisis, and the session lasts 45 minutes. What is/are the correct code(s) for this session?

A) 90832, 90833
B) 90849
C) 90839, 90840
D) 90839

Question 14

A patient had a transesophageal echocardiography with placement of transesophageal probe, including image acquisition, interpretation, and report. What is the correct code?

A) 93313
B) 93312
C) 93318
D) 93316

Question 15

Intracardiacelectrophysiologic studies codes include:

A) only codes 93600-93603.
B) only codes 93653-93657.
C) only codes 93619-93620.
D) None of these

Question 16

In which locations may a patient receive psychotherapy?

A) Psychiatrist's office
B) Hospital
C) Rest home
D) Any location allowed/described by E/M codes

Question 17

When you are reporting services on behalf of a facility the order is determined by the type of service provided as well as the reason for that service. Which of the following is the order by type?

A) Chemotherapy service, hydration service, therapeutic, prophylactic, and diagnostic services
B) Chemotherapy service, therapeutic, prophylactic, and diagnostic services, hydration service.
C) Hydration service, chemotherapy service, therapeutic, prophylactic, and diagnostic services
D) Therapeutic, prophylactic, and diagnostic services, hydration service, chemotherapy service

Question 18

Which codes should be assigned for a left heart catheterization performed by transpacial puncture, including intraprocedural injection(s) for left ventriculography with imaging supervision and interpretation?

A) 93452, 93462
B) 93452, 93454, 93459
C) 93453, 93463
D) 93454, 93458

Question 19

Dialysis services can be provided:

A) in a hospital.
B) in a dialysis unit.
C) at home.
D) anywhere there is equipment and someone to administer the procedure.

Question 20

A senior citizen comes in for an influenza trivalent shot and pneumonia 13 valentshot administered intramuscularly. How is this coded?

A) 90670, 90658, 90471
B) 90670, 90658, 90471, 90472
C) 90670, 90658, 90471, 90471
D) 90471, 90658, 90669

Question 21

What code would you assign for a limited study duplex scan of extremity veins?

A) 93965
B) 93970
C) 93971
D) 93975

Question 22

All of the following are coded from the Medicine section except:

A) flu shots.
B) psychotherapy.
C) removal of cardioverter-defibrillator.
D) dialysis.

Question 23

Kathy Cannon receives an acupuncture treatment, 2 needles, for a total of 45 minutes of face-to-face time with Dr. Hamilton. What is/are the correct code(s) for this procedure?

A) 97810
B) 97810, 97811
C) 97810, 97811, 97811
D) 97813, 97814

Question 24

Margie Hoffman presents today for allergen immunotherapy at Dr. Dingle's office. Dr. Dingle provides the allergenic extract for three stinging insect venom injections. What is the correct code for this procedure?

A) 95125
B) 95131
C) 95132
D) 95147

Question 25

What does ESRD stand for?

A) Extended service for renal dialysis
B) End-stage renal disease
C) Ethnic staging of renal dialysis
D) Endotrachial surgical rendering of disease

Question 26

Sam Bishop, a 38-year-old male, was in an automobile accident and was transported to the nearest hospital, unconscious. The ED physician, Dr. Dexter, attempted to awaken Sam with stimulant without success. Dr. Dexter performs an EEG due to Sam's comatose condition. What is the correct code for the EEG?

A) 95812
B) 95816
C) 95822
D) 95824

Question 27

An ophthalmologist sees a new patient and completes a medical examination and evaluation with initiation of diagnostic and treatment program, intermediate, new patient. How should this be coded?

A) 99203
B) 92002, 99202
C) 92002
D) 99202, 92015

Question 28

General services from an eye specialist are coded from the:

A) Evaluation and Management section.
B) Surgery section, Eye and Ocular Adnexa.
C) Medicine section, Ophthalmology.
D) Medicine section, Otorhinolaryngologic.

Question 29

Generally, an infusion code does not include:

A) administration of local anesthetic.
B) flushing the line.
C) supplies.
D) medication being provided.

Question 30

Cardiovascular services included in the Medicine section include:

A) insertion of a pacemaker.
B) coronary endarterectomy.
C) echocardiography.
D) generator replacement of pacemaker.

Question 31

The administration of immunizations performed in a series is coded with the initial code plus:

A) no other code.
B) modifier 58.
C) an add-on code.
D) the initial code as many times as performed.

Question 32

Chiropractic treatment codes are determined by the number of:

A) minutes spent with the patient.
B) regions treated.
C) modalities used.
D) sessions in the treatment plan.

Question 33

Code 93462 may be reported with code(s):

A) 93452, 93652.
B) 93458, 93451.
C) 93652.
D) 93452, 93458, 93653.

Question 34

Chemotherapy may be administered via which methods?

A) Intralesional and intramuscular
B) Intravenous and intra-arterial
C) Intralesional, intramuscular, intravenous, and intra-arterial
D) Intravenous and intramuscular

Question 35

Codes for end-stage renal disease services are billed by the:

A) treatment.
B) month.
C) hour.
D) day.

Question 36

Jamie Houser has been diagnosed with psoriasis. Jamie presents today for a laser treatment for her inflammatory skin disease; total area treated is 375 sq. cm. What is the correct code for this treatment?

A) 96913
B) 96920
C) 96921
D) 96922

Question 37

Medications can be administered via each of these methods, except:

A) intracardiac.
B) intradermal.
C) intravenous.
D) intranasal.

Question 38

When a professional other than a physician provides home health services, you must code this from code range:

A) 99341-99350.
B) 99341-99350 with appropriate modifier.
C) 99500-99602.
D) 99500-99602 plus modifier 26.

Question 39

Psychotherapy codes are located in:

A) the Evaluation and Management section.
B) the Anesthesia section.
C) the Medicine section.
D) Appendix H.

Question 40

Osteopathic service codes are determined by the number of regions treated at each session. How many total regions are there?

A) 10
B) 5
C) 7
D) 4

Question 41

Frank McBride comes in today for chiropractic manipulation. Dr. White manipulates Frank's lumbar, sacral, and pelvic regions. What is the correct code for this treatment?

A) 98940
B) 98941
C) 98942
D) 98943

Question 42

Dr. Sloan testified in court about Ronald Messer's injuries. Report this with code:

A) 99499.
B) 99075.
C) 99244-32.
D) 99080.

Question 43

Dr. Joe spent 45 minutes in a psychotherapy session with Michael his patient using Skype. What is the correct code?

A) 90832.
B) 90833.
C) 90834-95.
D) 90836

Question 44

Teaching a diabetic patient how to administer insulin is coded from which section?

A) Evaluation and Management
B) Counseling
C) Education and Training
D) Home Services

Question 45

A chemotherapeutic infusion and an intravenous push require how many codes?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Question 46

Dr. Langer provided the interpretation and report for Robin Jackson's routine ECG, 12 leads. Report his service with code:

A) 93000.
B) 93000-26.
C) 93005.
D) 93010.

Question 47

What does EEG stand for?

A) Electroencephalogram
B) Electrooculogram
C) Electromyogram
D) Electrocardiogram

Question 48

The code for an electrophysiological procedure does not include:

A) insertion of the electrode catheter.
B) analysis of the electrogram.
C) ablation.
D) report of the procedure and findings.

Question 49

Regions used for coding osteopathic treatments include all except:

A) cervical.
B) ophthalmic.
C) lumbar.
D) pelvic.

Question 50

Nurse Panteau visited the Sanders family at home to perform newborn care and assessment. This is reported with code:

A) 99502.
B) 99501.
C) 99342.
D) 99203.