Question 1

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 lead to optic nerve damage and potentially loss of vision if not treated.

Question 2

Select the option that is not a type of cataract:

Accepted Answer

Inherent is not a recognized type of cataract. Cataracts are primarily classified as congenital (present at birth), traumatic (resulting from injury), and senile (related to aging).

Question 3

What does the term "Oculus dexter" signify?

Accepted Answer

"Oculus dexter" is a Latin term used in medicine to refer to the right eye.

Question 4

What is the definition of esotropia strabismus?

Accepted Answer

Esotropia strabismus is a condition where the eye turns inward towards the nose.

Question 5

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 various health issues, including weight gain, skin changes, and high blood pressure.

Question 6

The part of the eye that focuses light rays onto the retina is the:

Accepted Answer

The lens of the eye adjusts its shape to focus light rays onto the retina, allowing us to see clearly at various distances.

Question 7

All of the following are common complications following mastoidectomy except:

Accepted Answer

Eardrum rupture is not a common complication following mastoidectomy. Mastoidectomy is a surgical procedure primarily performed to remove infection from the mastoid bone behind the ear, and complications typically include issues like mucosal cysts, cholesteatoma reformation, and granulation tissue formation, rather than eardrum rupture.

Question 8

If a fine-needle aspiration of the thyroid gland is performed, in what section of CPT does the coder select this procedure code from?

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a fine-needle aspiration of the thyroid...

Question 9

The conjunctiva is:

Accepted Answer

The conjunctiva is the mucous membrane that lines the inside of the eyelids and covers the sclera (the white part of the eye), not the visible white itself, nor is it located behind the cornea or a layer of blood vessels between the sclera and the retina.

Question 10

Select the correct components of the external ear:

Accepted Answer

The external ear consists of the auricle (or pinna), which is the visible part of the ear, and the external auditory canal, which leads to the tympanic membrane (eardrum).

Question 11

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. It is responsible for receiving light that the lens has focused, converting the light into neural signals, and sending these signals on to the brain for visual recognition.

Question 12

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 operative session by the same provider.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Procedures aimed at improving vitreous flow to treat glaucoma focus on enhancing aqueous humor outflow or reducing its production, not on the extraction of the intraocular lens. Photocoagulation of the iris, excisional iridectomy, and laser iridotomy/iridectomy are all procedures that directly or indirectly help in managing the fluid dynamics within the eye to alleviate glaucoma, whereas intraocular lens extraction is primarily performed for cataracts and does not directly improve vitreous flow for glaucoma treatment.

Question 14

Select the appropriate word for nearsightedness:

Accepted Answer

Myopia is the medical term for nearsightedness, where distant objects appear blurry while close ones are seen clearly.

Question 15

Which gland in the endocrine system is known as the "master gland"?

Accepted Answer

The pituitary gland is referred to as the "master gland" because it controls several other hormone glands in the endocrine system, such as the thyroid and adrenal glands, through the hormones it releases.

Question 16

What are the main functions of the ears?

Accepted Answer

The ears have two main functions: to channel and convert sound waves into nerve impulses that the brain can interpret, and to help maintain balance and equilibrium through the vestibular system.

Question 17

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 18

Which condition is not categorized as a visual disturbance?

Accepted Answer

Presbyopia is an age-related condition affecting the eye's ability to focus on close objects, not a visual disturbance like the others listed.

Question 19

Which of the following forms the visible white of the eye and surrounds the optic nerve?

Accepted Answer

The sclera is the white part of the eye that forms its supporting wall and surrounds the optic nerve, providing the eye its white color and protecting it.

Question 20

In which code range of ICD-10-CM will a coder find Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process?

Accepted Answer

The correct code range for Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process in ICD-10-CM is H60-H95.

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