Question 1

A biopsy is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A biopsy involves the removal of tissue from the body for examination in a laboratory, typically to diagnose disease or to evaluate the condition of the tissue. Choices A, C, and D describe other medical procedures or tests, not a biopsy.

Question 2

Patient Mary Smith presents to the physician's office today with a chief complaint of upper respiratory symptoms. Upon examination and discussion, the provider discovers that Mary recently returned from overseas and may have been exposed to the avian influenza virus. The provider orders further testing for Mary and documents "possible avian influenza virus" in her chart. The coder may select:

Accepted Answer

The patient has possible avian influenza virus, which is a type of influenza due to unidentified influenza virus. Category J11.1 is for influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations.

Question 3

In ICD-10-CM the subheading "Other Diseases of the Respiratory System" includes all of the following conditions except:

Accepted Answer

Acute bronchitis with acute bronchospasm is classified under "Acute upper respiratory infections" in ICD-10-CM, not under "Other Diseases of the Respiratory System".

Question 4

Alveoli are responsible for:

Accepted Answer

Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place, not involved in the mechanical aspects of breathing.

Question 5

The sphenoid sinus is:

Accepted Answer

The sphenoid sinus is a cavity in the skull that opens into the nasal cavity and is located in the center of the skull base, playing a key role in the drainage and ventilation of the nasal passages.

Question 6

Coal workers' pneumoconiosis and asbestosis are found in which subheading of the Respiratory System in ICD-10-CM?

Accepted Answer

Coal workers' pneumoconiosis and asbestosis are classified under "Lung Diseases due to External Agents" in ICD-10-CM because they are caused by inhalation of dust and fibers, respectively, which are external agents.

Question 7

The creation of an opening by surgically cutting into the skin or other tissue is:

Accepted Answer

An incision is the act of cutting into the skin or other tissue during surgery to create an opening, whereas the other options refer to different procedures.

Question 8

The Respiratory Subsection general heading "Lungs and Pleura" is found in what code range?

Accepted Answer

The Respiratory Subsection general heading "Lungs and Pleura" is found in the code range 32035-32999.

Question 9

Modifier 51 communicates:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

All of the following are Respiratory Subsection General Headings except:

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the following are Respiratory Subsection...

Question 11

Some common diseases coded to the Respiratory Subsection of ICD-10-CM include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

Laceration of the larynx is not coded to the Respiratory Subsection of ICD-10-CM; it is considered a traumatic injury and would be coded in the injury and poisoning section, not under diseases of the respiratory system like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and pneumonia.

Question 12

A rhinoplasty with intermediate revision includes:

Accepted Answer

An intermediate revision rhinoplasty typically involves a secondary procedure that includes more complex work such as bony work with osteotomies, rather than just minor adjustments or primary procedures.

Question 13

The measurement of oxygen saturation of the blood is called:

Accepted Answer

Oximetry is the process of measuring the oxygen saturation of the blood, typically using a non-invasive device known as a pulse oximeter.

Question 14

The turbinates are located in which part of the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

The turbinates, also known as nasal conchae, are located within the nasal cavities. They are long, narrow shelves of bone that protrude into the nasal airway, helping to warm, moisten, and filter the air we breathe.

Question 15

In ICD-10-CM, code range J60-J65 contains codes for which conditions?

Accepted Answer

The code range J60-J65 in ICD-10-CM is specifically designated for Pneumoconioses and Other Lung Diseases due to External Agents, covering conditions like asbestosis, silicosis, and coal workers' pneumoconiosis.

Quiz 10: Surgery Section: Respiratory System

A biopsy is a(n) :