AAPC CPC Exam Practice Questions (P. 4)
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Question #16
The CPT® code book provides full descriptions of medical procedures, although some descriptions require the use of a semicolon (;) to distinguish among closely related procedures.
What is the full description of CPT® code 69644?
What is the full description of CPT® code 69644?
- ATympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty. middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); with intact or reconstructed canal wall, with ossicular chain reconstruction
- BWithout ossicular chain reconstruction with intact or reconstructed canal wall, with ossicular chain reconstruction
- CWith intact or reconstructed canal wall with ossicular chain reconstruction
- DTympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty. middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); without ossicular chain reconstruction with intact or reconstructed canal wall, with ossicular chain reconstruction
Correct Answer:
A
A
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Question #17
Which statement regarding lesion excision is TRUE?
- ALesion excision codes include removal of a lesion, with margins, and simple (nonlayered) closure when performed
- BLesion excision codes are selected by measuring the greatest clinical diameter of a lesion excluding the margins required to complete the excision
- CLesion excision codes include removal of a lesion, with margins, and intermediate closure when performed
- DLesion excision codes include removal of a lesion with margins, and complex closure when performed
Correct Answer:
A
A
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Question #18
Which one of the following is an example of a case in which a diabetes-related problem exists and the code for diabetes is never sequenced first?
- AIf the patient has hyperglycemia that Is not responding to medication
- BIf the patient has an underdose of insulin due to an insulin pump malfunction
- CIf the patient is being treated for secondary diabetes
- DIf the patient is being treated for type 2 diabetes
Correct Answer:
B
B
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Question #19
A patient suffering from idiopathic dystonia is seen today and receives the following Botulinum injections: three muscle injections in both upper extremities and seven injections in six paraspinal muscles.
How are these injections reported according to the CPT® guidelines?
How are these injections reported according to the CPT® guidelines?
- A64644, 64647 x 7
- B64642-50, 64643-50, 64647
- C64642, 64643, 64647
- D64642 x 3, 64642 x 3, 64647 x 7
Correct Answer:
C
C
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Question #20
According to the Application of Cast and Strapping CPT® guidelines, what is reported when an orthopedic provider performs initial fracture care treatment for a closed scaphoid fracture of the wrist, applies a short arm cast, and the patient will be returning for subsequent fracture care?
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