Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Teeth are the primary organs responsible for breaking down food into smaller pieces, initiating the digestive process.

Question 2

The subheading "Dentoalveolar Structures, Incision" (41800-41806) includes codes for:

Accepted Answer

The subheading "Dentoalveolar Structures, Incision" (41800-41806) includes codes for procedures like drainage of an abscess, cyst, or hematoma from dentoalveolar structures and removal of an embedded foreign body.

Question 3

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 a related procedure during the postoperative period of the initial procedure.

Question 4

Cheiloplasty is another medical term for:

Accepted Answer

Cheiloplasty refers to the surgical repair of the lip, which can include cosmetic or reconstructive procedures.

Question 5

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 due to extenuating circumstances or those that threaten the well-being of the patient. This is applicable when a colonoscopy cannot be completed as planned.

Question 6

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 on the Salivary Gland and Ducts.

Question 7

Which modifier contains the description "Discontinued Procedure"?

Accepted Answer

Modifier 53 is used to indicate a service that was started but discontinued due to unforeseen circumstances.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Teeth are the primary structures responsible for breaking down food into smaller pieces, initiating the digestive process.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The code range K40-K46 in the ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision) specifically pertains to different types of hernias. This range includes various forms of inguinal hernia, femoral hernia, umbilical hernia, and other abdominal hernia types, without mentioning conditions related to appendicitis, other diseases of the intestines and peritoneum, or diseases of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.

Question 10

Codes for biopsy and excision of the tongue and floor of the mouth are defined by anatomical site. Select the correct division of the tongue and floor of mouth:

Accepted Answer

The tongue and floor of the mouth are anatomically divided into the anterior two-thirds and posterior one-third for the tongue, and separately as the floor of the mouth, for the purpose of medical coding and procedural documentation.

Question 11

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 by the same physician during the postoperative period of the initial procedure. This modifier indicates that the procedure being performed is related to the first procedure and is within the global period.

Question 12

There are three distinct components of physician work for a liver allotransplantation. They are:

Accepted Answer

C) Preparing the cadaver or living donor, backbench work, and recipient liver allotransplantation are the three distinct components of physician work for a liver allotransplantation. These steps encompass the entire process from donor preparation to the actual transplantation into the recipient.

Question 13

What is the process of inserting a scope through the skin of the abdominal wall for examination?

Accepted Answer

Laparoscopy is the process of inserting a scope through the skin of the abdominal wall for examination, allowing for a minimally invasive way to view the abdominal organs.

Question 14

The subheading "Dentoalveolar Structures, Incision" (41800-41806) includes codes for:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The subheading "Dentoalveolar Structures, Incision" (41800-41806) includes...

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Diverticulum of the appendix is classified under "Other diseases of appendix" in the ICD-10-CM, as it directly involves the appendix rather than the oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, duodenum, or conditions related to enteritis and colitis.

Question 16

Cholelithotripsy is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

What is exteriorixation?

Accepted Answer

Exteriorization refers to a surgical procedure where a loop of the intestine is opened and then sutured to the skin, creating an opening to the outside of the body. This is often done to divert fecal matter in cases where the intestine needs to heal or when there is a blockage.

Question 18

In ICD-10-CM, several subsections within the subheading "Diseases of the Oral Cavity" require the use of:

Accepted Answer

In ICD-10-CM, within the subsections under "Diseases of the Oral Cavity," there is often a requirement to use additional codes to fully capture the patient's condition. This includes codes to identify alcohol abuse and dependence, environmental and occupational exposure to tobacco smoke, and history of tobacco use. These additional codes provide a more comprehensive view of factors that may contribute to or affect the oral health condition being coded.

Question 19

What are the four classifications of malocclusion?

Accepted Answer

Malocclusion is classified into normal (ideal occlusion), Class I (slight malocclusion), Class II (moderate malocclusion, often with an overbite), and Class III (severe malocclusion, often with an underbite).

Question 20

An x-ray examination of the pancreatic and bile ducts is a(n):

Accepted Answer

ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) is a procedure used to examine the pancreatic and bile ducts using x-ray imaging.

Quiz 12: Surgery Section: Digestive System

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

The subheading "Dentoalveolar Structures, Incision" (41800-41806) includes codes for:

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:

Cheiloplasty is another medical term for:

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.

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

Which modifier contains the description "Discontinued Procedure"?

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

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

Codes for biopsy and excision of the tongue and floor of the mouth are defined by anatomical site. Select the correct division of the tongue and floor of mouth:

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:

There are three distinct components of physician work for a liver allotransplantation. They are:

What is the process of inserting a scope through the skin of the abdominal wall for examination?

The subheading "Dentoalveolar Structures, Incision" (41800-41806) includes codes for:

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

Cholelithotripsy is:

What is exteriorixation?

In ICD-10-CM, several subsections within the subheading "Diseases of the Oral Cavity" require the use of:

What are the four classifications of malocclusion?

An x-ray examination of the pancreatic and bile ducts is a(n) :