When a patient has a condition that is both acute and chronic and there are separate entries for both, how is it reported?
Where in the respiratory system is the carina located?
Where in the respiratory system is the carina located?
Mrs. Jones, G1P0, is diagnosed with polyhydramnios and is sc…
Mrs. Jones, G1P0, is diagnosed with polyhydramnios and is scheduled for amniocentesis to aspirate some of the excessive fluid from the amniotic sac. The amniocentesis is performed under ultrasound guidance. What is/are the code(s) for the procedure performed?
A patient presents to the emergency department (ED) with a s…
A patient presents to the emergency department (ED) with a sucking chest wound. The ED provider on duty performs an immediate tube thoracostomy in order to restore normal breathing to the patient before rushing him to surgery for another provider to address other injuries. What CPT® code is reported by the ED provider?
A patient with amyloidosis being treated for glomerulonephri…
A patient with amyloidosis being treated for glomerulonephritis. What ICD-10-CM codes are reported?
Closure of exstrophy of the bladder is performed with epispa…
Closure of exstrophy of the bladder is performed with epispadias repair. What CPT® code is reported for this service?
A 74-year-old patient is undergoing surgery under monitored…
A 74-year-old patient is undergoing surgery under monitored anesthesia care (MAC). The surgeon has determined the procedure will be markedly invasive. What modifier(s) is/are appropriate for Medicare?
A 70-year-old male presents with localized edema in his legs…
A 70-year-old male presents with localized edema in his legs. He has a history of hypertension and congestive heart failure and is currently on medication for both conditions. The provider ordered a complete venous duplex scan of his lower extremities. The femoral, superficial femoral, posterior tibial and popliteal veins were assessed. There was no evidence of thrombus. The study was normal. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?
A patient reports for a bilateral screening mammography with…
A patient reports for a bilateral screening mammography with CAD. What CPT® code is reported?
The code for sweat collection by iontophoresis can be found…
The code for sweat collection by iontophoresis can be found in what section of the Pathology Chapter of CPT®?