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What is the correct code for pulmonary endarterectomy with embolectomy requiring cardiopulmonary bypass?
33916
What is the correct code for intracranial balloon angioplasty percutaneous?
61630
What is the correct code for excision of a mediastinal tumor through thoracosopy?
32662
What is the correct code for repair of an acute, traumatic diaphragmatic hernia
39540
What is the correct code for daily hospital management of epidural, continuous drug administration?
01996
What is the correct code for Anesthesia for debridement of third-degree burns of right arm, 6% body surface area?
01952
What is the correct code for: If anesthesia is provided to a patient who is not expected to survive without the surgical procedure being performed, which physical status modifier would be appended to the anesthesia code?
P5
What is the correct code for fine needle aspiration of the breast without imaging?
10021
What is the correct code for established patient office visit with a comprehensive history and comprehensive examination that required a medical decision?
99215
What is the correct code for New patient office consultation with a detailed history and detailed examination that required a medical decision?
99243
What is the correct code for simple repair of a superficial wound of the nose measuring 5.2 cm?
12014
What is the appropriate CPT code for: Mary Smith slipped from a sidewalk curb and twisted her right ankle. Because of the severe pain she was suffering and the inability to bear weight on the foot, she sought treatment at her neighborhood hospital emergency department. The treating physicians were fairly confident that Ms. Smith had an ankle injury. The physician completed a problem-focused history regarding the injury and a problem-focused physical examination of her right foot and ankle. The MDM complexity was straight-forward. The patient was immediately sent to the radiology department for an x-ray. A two-view x-ray of the right ankle was completed. The radiologist confirmed a simple non-displaced closed fracture of the medial malleolus. The patient then returned to the emergency department, where the physician immobilized the ankle. The patient was referred to an orthopedic surgeon. Code the emergency department service and the radiology service.
99281,73600-RT
What is the correct code for Repair of the following lacerations: 4.2 cm simple repair of the trunk, 1.3 cm simple repair of the arm and 2.8 cm intermediate repair of the scalp?
12032, 12002-59
What is the appropriate CPT code for the following scenario? George Wilson, an established patient of Dr. York, needed to be seen for his right inguinal hernia, which has been giving him problems for several days. Mr. Wilson's wife was also ill and no one else was available to bring Mr. Wilson to the physician's office, so the physician decided to visit Mr. Wilson at home. After performing a problem-focused interval history and problem-focused physical examination, Dr. York concluded that Mr. Wilson was improving but should remain at home for the next 2 weeks. The MDM complexity was straightforward.
99347
hat is the appropriate CPT code for the following scenario? A 74 year old patient is referred by a third party payer for a second opinion regarding primary osteoarthritis in the right knee. Her family physician has recommended a total knee replacement and wanted to refer the patient to an orthopedic surgeon. The consultant seeing the patient at the insurance company's request in the office had never met the patient before. He performed an extended history of present illness and a complete review of systems with a complete past, family, and social history during a comprehensive history. His comprehensive physical examination was an in-depth musculoskeletal review. The physician reviewed x-ray films brought by the patient and numerous records from the family practitioner. The consultant agreed with the diagnosis and thought that the osteoarthritis would progress, leaving the patient with more disability in the near future. The MDM complexity was moderate.
99244-32
What is the appropriate CPT code for the following scenario? PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Right knee pain, rule out meniscal tear POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: 1. Primary degenerative joint disease, medial compartment, right knee 2. Degenerative medial meniscus tear, right knee PROCEDURE PERFORMED: Surgical arthroscopy with medial meniscectomy, right knee.
29881-RT
What is the appropriate HCPCS code for the following scenario? The patient presents today because of complaints of discomfort from his right ocular prosthesis. The prosthesis is relatively new and may need some modification. Upon examination, the patient appeared otherwise generally well. The right eye prosthesis was removed and given to the technician for evaluation. The right eye socket has a very small patch of irritated tissue in the upper medial wall. The technician resurfaced and polished the prosthesis, and after refitting, the patient reported a noticeable improvement in his level of comfort. The patient and I then discussed the psychological struggles he has had with the loss of his eye, but overall he feels more optimistic and states he believes he will be able to fully resume his normal level of activity.
V2624
What is the appropriate CPT code for the following scenario? Steven was rollerblading when he hit a bump in the road and fell. As he went down, he tried to break the fall. He presented to the Emergency Department with pain and swelling in his left wrist. Radiologic exams were taken of the wrist. It was determined by the physician that he fractured his distal radius. The Emergency Department physician applied a static short-arm splint to the fractured wrist and referred the patient to the orthopedist on call. Report only the fracture treatment, not the x-ray or emergency dept. E/M services.
29125
What is the appropriate CPT code for the following scenario? Steven was rollerblading when he hit a bump in the road and fell. As he went down, he tried to break the fall. He presented to the Emergency Department with pain and swelling in his left wrist. Radiologic exams were taken of the wrist. It was determined by the physician that he fractured his distal radius. The Emergency Department physician applied a static short-arm splint to the fractured wrist and referred the patient to the orthopedist on call. Report only the fracture treatment, not the x-ray or emergency dept. E/M services.
29125
What is the correct code for: Patient received basic life support (BLS) during emergency transport via ambulance.
A0429
What is the correct code for: Nebulizer with compressor?
E0570
What is the correct code for: Power wheelchair accessory, lithium based battery, each?
E2397
What is the correct code for: Behavioral health counseling and therapy, 30 minutes?
H0004x2
What is the correct code for: Patient with diabetes was fitted with a pair of shoes custom molded from casts of the patient's feet?
A5501x2
What is the correct procedure code for Pyloroplasty?
43800