Question 1

Itching is also referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Pruritis is the medical term for itching, referring to the uncomfortable sensation that leads to the urge to scratch.

Question 2

During this type of tissue transfer the tissue remains attached to its original anatomic location:

Accepted Answer

In adjacent tissue transfer, the tissue remains attached to its original anatomic location while being used to repair a nearby defect. This technique is often used in reconstructive surgery to cover defects with tissue that has a similar color, texture, and thickness, ensuring a more natural repair.

Question 3

In the CPT manual, the Integumentary System subsection is contained in the code range:

Accepted Answer

The Integumentary System subsection in the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) manual is contained within the code range 10030-19499. This range includes codes for procedures related to the skin and subcutaneous tissue.

Question 4

Inflammation is:

Accepted Answer

Inflammation is a localized response of the body to injury or tissue destruction, involving redness, heat, swelling, and pain in the affected area. Choices B, C, and D describe specific medical conditions unrelated to the general process of inflammation.

Question 5

When selecting code(s) to describe multiple lesions being excised from the same anatomical group, the coder should select:

Accepted Answer

Multiple codes are required to describe the size and conditions of each lesion excised, regardless of body area.

Question 6

A xenograft is a:

Accepted Answer

A xenograft refers to a graft that is taken from a different species. In this context, a porcine (pig) graft is an example of a xenograft because it involves using tissue from a non-human donor.

Question 7

A pilonidal cyst is excised and the surgical wound is left open to heal. This is described by:

Accepted Answer

The surgical wound being left open to heal indicates a complicated procedure, which aligns with code 11772 for a complicated excision.

Question 8

A graft harvested from a patient's own body is a(n)

Accepted Answer

An autograft is a graft taken from one part of the patient's body and transplanted to another part of the same patient's body.

Question 9

When selecting a code from the "Excision of Benign and Malignant Lesions" (11400-11646) subsection, a coder must calculate the size of a lesion being excised. This size is calculated by:

Accepted Answer

The size of a lesion being excised is calculated by adding the largest diameter of the lesion to twice the narrowest margin. This ensures that both the actual size of the lesion and the necessary margin around it for complete excision are accounted for in the measurement.

Question 10

The epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous are types of:

Accepted Answer

The epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous are the three primary layers of the skin, each serving different functions.

Quiz 8: Surgery Section: Integumentary System