AAPC CPC EXAM PRACTICE D, E, F
CPC EXAM D -
1. Indication: Patient has a hypertrophic scar on the posterior side of the left leg, at
the level of the knee. This has begun to restrict his mobility. His physical therapy trial was
unsuccessful. Procedure: After the proper induction of anesthesia, ...
cardioverter-defibrillator system implantation with leads. INDICATIONS: A 67 year-old, white
gentleman has significant underlying ischemic cardiomyopathy with EF of 25 percent, prior
infarcts, remote history of syncope, and at a high risk for malignant ventricular arrhythmias. He
, has had a recent T wave alternans test which was clearly abnormal. He has had episodes of
resting bradycardia, also noted. He meets Madit II criteria for insertion of a transvenous
implantable pacing cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). PROCEDURE: After informed consent had
been obtained, the patient was brought to the outpatient hospital lab in the fasting state. The
left anterior chest was prepped and draped in a sterile fashion. Intravenous sedation and local
anesthetic were given. After local anesthetic, a 5 cm incision was made at the left deltopectoral
groove. With blunt dissection and cautery, this was carried down through the pre pectoralis
fascia. The cephalic vein was identified and ligated distally. Through the venotomy, a subclavian
venogram was performed to provide a roadmap. The atrial and ventricular leads were then
advanced into the vessel to the level of the right atrium under fluoroscopic guidance. The
ventricular lead was maneuvered to the right ventricular outflow tract, and then through the RV
apex where it was actively fixed. Good sensing and pacing thresholds were demonstrated. The
lead was anchored to the pre-pectoralis fascia with interrupted 2-0 Tycron sutures. 10-volt
pacing did not result in diaphragmatic capture. The atrial lead was maneuvered to the
anterolateral right atrial wall where it was actively fixed. Good sensing and pacing thresholds
were demonstrated. The lead was anchored to the pre-pectoralis fascia with interrupted 2-0
Tycron sutures. 10-volt pacing did not result in diaphragmatic capture. A subcutaneous pocket
was created with good hemostasis achieved. The pocket was subsequently irrigated with
solution of Bacitracin. The generator was connected to the lead, and then placed in the pocket
with no tension on the lead. The deep fascial layer was closed with interrupted 2-0 Vicryl suture.
The subcutaneous closure was made with running 3-0 Vicryl suture. Subcuticular closure was
made with running 4-0 Vicryl suture. Steri-strips were applied. Ventricular fibrillation was
induced with a T wave shock. This was successfully sensed and terminated with a 15 joule shock
to sinus rhythm. High voltage impedance was 39 ohms. Dry dressing was placed over the
wound. The patient returned to the floor in stable condition without apparent complications.
Which of the following CPT® code(s) accurately describes the basic procedure summarized in
this report?
A. 33208
B. 33249, 76000-26
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