Question 1

The layer of blood vessels between the sclera and the retina is the:

Accepted Answer

The choroid is the correct answer because it is the layer of blood vessels located between the sclera (the white part of the eye) and the retina. It provides oxygen and nutrients to the outer layers of the retina.

Question 2

What is the correct term for an implant procedure of a permanent artificial lens?

Accepted Answer

Intraocular lens (IOL) is the correct term for an implant procedure of a permanent artificial lens, typically used to replace the eye's natural lens when it has been removed during cataract surgery.

Question 3

The auricle is also known as the:

Accepted Answer

The auricle is another term for the pinna, which is the external part of the ear that we can see.

Question 4

What is hypermetropia?

Accepted Answer

Hypermetropia, also known as farsightedness, is a condition where distant objects can be seen more clearly than close ones because the light entering the eye is focused behind, rather than on, the retina.

Question 5

What is the definition of hypertropia strabismus?

Accepted Answer

Hypertropia strabismus is a condition where one eye turns upward, relative to the other eye.

Question 6

Which of the following is not available for code selection when coding a mastoidectomy procedure?

Accepted Answer

The term "partial mastoidectomy" is not a standard term used for coding mastoidectomy procedures. Mastoidectomies are typically classified as simple, modified radical, or radical, based on the extent of the surgery and the structures involved.

Question 7

If a surgeon performs a tonsillectomy and places ventilation tubes in the tympanic membranes in the same operative session, which modifier is appropriate to use on the second code being reported?

Accepted Answer

Modifier 51 is used to indicate multiple procedures performed during the same surgical session by the same provider.

Question 8

What is Cushing's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Cushing's syndrome is characterized by the body's exposure to high levels of cortisol for a long time. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, and its overproduction can lead to symptoms such as weight gain, high blood pressure, and changes in skin appearance.

Question 9

What is the sensory membrane lining the inner layer of the eye?

Accepted Answer

The retina is the sensory membrane that lines the inner layer of the eye, responsible for receiving and transmitting visual information to the brain.

Question 10

In what code range are procedures performed on the Inner Ear located?

Accepted Answer

Procedures performed on the Inner Ear are located in the code range 69801-69949.

Question 11

What is the definition of esotropia strabismus?

Accepted Answer

Esotropia strabismus is a condition where one or both eyes turn inward.

Question 12

A condition that develops when pressure builds within the eye due to an increase in fluid and leads to damage of the optic nerve is:

Accepted Answer

Glaucoma is characterized by increased pressure within the eye, which can damage the optic nerve, leading to vision loss if not treated.

Question 13

Select the option that correctly describes the change in classification to the disorders of the eyes and ears in ICD-10-CM.

Accepted Answer

In ICD-10-CM, the eyes and ears were given their own separate chapter, reflecting a more detailed and specific approach to classifying conditions related to these organs. This change was made to improve the accuracy and specificity of diagnoses related to the eyes and ears.

Question 14

Otitis externa is:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Otitis externa is:
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Question 15

Which condition is not categorized as a visual disturbance?

Accepted Answer

Presbyopia is a condition related to aging that affects the ability to focus on close objects, rather than a disturbance in the visual field or perception like the other options.

Question 16

All of the following procedures are performed to improve vitreous flow to treat glaucoma except:

Accepted Answer

Intraocular lens extraction is not a procedure aimed at improving vitreous flow to treat glaucoma. Instead, it is a treatment for cataracts. The other options, photocoagulation of the iris, excisional iridectomy, and laser iridotomy/iridectomy, are procedures that can be used to improve the flow of aqueous humor in the eye to treat glaucoma.

Question 17

What is a condition that occurs in uncontrolled hyperthyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid storm is a severe and life-threatening condition that occurs in uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, characterized by an extreme overproduction of thyroid hormones.

Question 18

What is a Rinne test?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is a Rinne test?
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Question 19

When a coder sees the term "toxic diffuse goiter" in provider documentation, to which condition is the provider referring?

Accepted Answer

"Toxic diffuse goiter" is another term for Graves' disease, which is an autoimmune disorder that leads to overactivity of the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism).

Question 20

Hormones thymosin, thymopoietin, and serum thymic factor are produced by the:

Accepted Answer

The thymus gland produces thymosin, thymopoietin, and serum thymic factor, which are crucial for the development and function of the immune system.

Quiz 16: Surgery Section: Eyes, Ears, and Endocrine System