OST-247 - Procedure Coding - Chapters 12 – 15 Questions and Answers Graded A+

OST-247 - Procedure Coding - Chapters 12 – 15 Questions and Answers Graded A+ - **What is the correct CPT code for a laparoscopic radical nephrectomy with regional lymphadenectomy?** - Code 50545 is used for a laparoscopic procedure. - **True or false: Does a laparoscopic ablation of a renal cyst include the diagnostic laparoscopic procedure, if performed?** - True, code 50541 should be used to report this service. - **Which code should be used for an unlisted laparoscopy procedure completed on the kidneys?** - Code 50549 should be reported. - **True or false: Does code 50547 report a nephrectomy from a cadaver including cold preservation?** - False, code 50546 is used for this purpose. - **True or false: In addition to a laparoscopic radical nephrectomy, does code 50545 require an additional code for an adrenalectomy performed by Dr. Smith?** - False, code 50545 includes both procedures. - **What CPT code is used for a nephrotomy with exploration for calculus?** - Code 50045 is used for this procedure. - **Which CPT code is used to report removal of a transplanted renal allograft?** - Code 50370 is used for this procedure. - **What CPT code is used for the excision of a cyst of the kidney?** - Code 50280 is used for this procedure. - **True or false: Is a laparoscopic nephrectomy reported using CPT code 50240?** - False, a laparoscopic nephrectomy is reported with code 50545. - **True or false: Is an excision of a perinephric cyst reported using CPT code 50290?** - True, code 50290 is used for this procedure. - **True or false: Is ureteroplasty a type of repair?** - True, ureteroplasty is indeed a type of repair. - **What is the correct code for