MusculoskeletalMrs. Jones was brought to the OR for open reduction by posterior approach of fractures to vertebrae at L4 and L5 as a result of a car accident. Select the appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT code(s):
Urinary, Male/Female Reproductive Systems, Maternity/Deliver…
Urinary, Male/Female Reproductive Systems, Maternity/DeliveryDoug, a 45-year-old patient with ESRD, receives a unilateral cadaver kidney transplant. The surgeon performs the backbench work in addition to the transplant. Select the appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT code(s):
Urinary, Male/Female Reproductive Systems, Maternity/Deliver…
Urinary, Male/Female Reproductive Systems, Maternity/DeliveryGregory underwent a prostatomy for drainage of a complicated prostatic abscess. Select the appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT code(s):
Medical TerminologyA wall dividing two cavities is the defin…
Medical TerminologyA wall dividing two cavities is the definition of:
Nervous System, Eyes, Ears, EndocrineSam, a welder, was seen…
Nervous System, Eyes, Ears, EndocrineSam, a welder, was seen today by the ophthalmologist for removal of a welding flash from his left eye. The flash had caused a nonperforating tear in the cornea. The ophthalmologist removed the flash and repaired the cornea. Select the appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT code(s):
MedicineOffice outpatient: A Medicare patient, age 83, is se…
MedicineOffice outpatient: A Medicare patient, age 83, is seen for a therapeutic infusion of saline solution with prepackaged 5% dextrose IV 500 mL for dehydration, lasting 1 hour 20 minutes. Select the appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT code(s):
DigestiveThe patient underwent a hemorrhoidectomy for remova…
DigestiveThe patient underwent a hemorrhoidectomy for removal of two columns of prolapsed internal hemorrhoids, third-degree, and resolution of a chronic anal fissure—fissurectomy. Select the appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT code(s):
Medical TerminologyAn abnormal hump caused by increased conv…
Medical TerminologyAn abnormal hump caused by increased convexity of the thoracic spine is called:
Coding Guidelines/Compliance/Practice ManagementThe patient-…
Coding Guidelines/Compliance/Practice ManagementThe patient-responsible portion of a set amount per service or encounter is the definition of:
Evaluation and ManagementDr. Mathis has been called to the I…
Evaluation and ManagementDr. Mathis has been called to the ICU to provide care for a 37-year-old male patient who has received second-degree burns over 50% of his body. Dr. Mathis provides support from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. After leaving the unit to do his rounds, Dr. Mathis is called back around 5 p.m., and he provides critical care support to the patient until 6 p.m. Select the appropriate CPT codes.