Question 1

What are the four classifications of malocclusion?

Accepted Answer

Malocclusion, which refers to misalignment of teeth, is classified into four categories: normal (where teeth alignment is ideal or near ideal), Class I (where there is a normal bite with slight overcrowding or spacing issues), Class II (characterized by an overbite), and Class III (characterized by an underbite). These classifications help dental professionals in diagnosing and planning treatment for dental and jaw alignment issues.

Question 2

Cholecystitis is inflammation of the:

Accepted Answer

Cholecystitis is the inflammation of the gallbladder.

Question 3

CPT code range 42300-42699 contains codes for procedures on which of the following anatomic sites?

Accepted Answer

The CPT code range 42300-42699 is designated for procedures performed on the Salivary Gland and Ducts.

Question 4

If an intestinal or free jejunal graft with microvascular anastomosis is performed by another physician, modifier _________ is reported with code 43116:

Accepted Answer

The answer of If an intestinal or free jejunal graft...

Question 5

Select the correct flow of the digestive system:

Accepted Answer

The correct flow of the digestive system starts at the mouth, then moves to the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and finally exits through the anus.

Question 6

When performing an endoscopy on a patient who is scheduled and prepped for a total colonoscopy, if the physician is unable to advance the scope beyond the splenic flexure due to unforeseen circumstances, modifier _______ is appended to the colonoscopy code.

Accepted Answer

Modifier 53 is used to indicate a procedure that is discontinued after anesthesia is administered but before completion due to extenuating circumstances or those that threaten the well-being of the patient.

Question 7

If the patient is returned to the operating room by the same physician following the initial procedure for an unplanned procedure and this happens during the postoperative period for a procedure which has a 90-day global period, modifier __________ is appended:

Accepted Answer

Modifier 78 is used when a patient is returned to the operating room for an unplanned procedure related to the initial procedure during the postoperative period.

Question 8

An increase in blood pressure in the veins between the GI tract and the liver, causing enlargement of the veins, is:

Accepted Answer

Portal hypertension is the condition characterized by an increase in blood pressure within the portal venous system, which can lead to the enlargement of veins in the esophagus, stomach, or intestines, commonly referred to as varices.

Question 9

Heller type, Nissen procedure, Toupet's procedure, and Collis gastroplasty can be found in this subsection of the Digestive section:

Accepted Answer

These procedures are related to the esophagus and are often performed using laparoscopic techniques, thus falling under the category of "Esophagus, Laparoscopy" in the Digestive section.

Question 10

Code range K40-K46 contains codes for which of the following condition(s):

Accepted Answer

The answer of Code range K40-K46 contains codes for which...

Question 11

The oral two-thirds refers to:

Accepted Answer

The oral two-thirds, also known as the anterior two-thirds, of the tongue refers to the part that lies in the oral cavity, in front of the sulcus terminalis, which is a V-shaped groove marking the boundary with the pharyngeal (or posterior) one-third of the tongue.

Question 12

The function of the soft palate is to:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The function of the soft palate is...

Question 13

Diverticulum of appendix is reported with a code found in ICD-10-CM subsection:

Accepted Answer

Diverticulum of the appendix is specifically related to the appendix, so it is coded under "Other diseases of appendix" in ICD-10-CM.

Question 14

Cholelithotripsy is:

Accepted Answer

Cholelithotripsy refers to the process of crushing gallstones, which can then be removed or passed more easily.

Question 15

Select the question that a coder does not need to answer when selecting a diagnosis code for a hernia of the abdominal cavity:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Select the question that a coder does...

Question 16

A 51-year-old female patient is brought to the operating room for an extraoral incision and drainage of a sublingual abscess. Upon arriving at the Incision codes in the Digestive System subsection Tongue and Floor of the Mouth (41000-41019), which piece of information will begin the coder's selection of the appropriate procedure code?

Accepted Answer

The coder's selection of the appropriate procedure code begins with determining whether the approach to the abscess drainage is intraoral or extraoral, as the codes in the Digestive System subsection for Tongue and Floor of the Mouth procedures differentiate based on the approach used.

Question 17

In an esophagectomy performed without thoracotomy, which two anatomical sites are anastomosed?

Accepted Answer

In an esophagectomy performed without thoracotomy, the stomach and pharynx are anastomosed to reestablish continuity of the digestive tract after removal of the esophagus.

Question 18

The antrum is the ________ part of the stomach:

Accepted Answer

The antrum is the lower part of the stomach, where the stomach starts to narrow into the pyloric canal.

Question 19

Select the part of the digestive system whose primary purpose is to break down food:

Accepted Answer

Teeth are primarily responsible for breaking down food through the mechanical process of chewing, which is the first step in the digestion process.

Question 20

The subsection "Diseases of Oral Cavity, Salivary Glands, and Jaws" contains codes to describe all of the following conditions except:

Accepted Answer

The subsection "Diseases of Oral Cavity, Salivary Glands, and Jaws" typically includes codes for conditions related to the structure and diseases of the teeth, oral cavity, and salivary glands, such as hereditary disturbances in tooth structure, abnormalities of size and form of teeth, and ankylosis of teeth. However, a broken tooth due to trauma is more likely to be coded under a section related to injuries or trauma rather than diseases.

Quiz 12: Surgery Section: Digestive System