OST-247 - Procedure Coding - Chapters 12 – 15 exam 2023 with 100% correct answers

Code 50230 is used to code a radical nephrectomy with regional lymphadenectomy. The correct code to use if this procedure is performed via a laparoscope is code - correct answer 50545 True or false: A laparoscopic ablation of a renal cyst includes the diagnostic laparoscopic procedure, if performed. The coder should use code 50541 to report this service. - correct answer True An unlisted laparoscopy procedure completed on the kidneys should be reported with code - correct answer 50549 True or false: Code 50547 is used to report a nephrectomy from a cadaver and includes cold preservation. - correct answer False True or false: Dr. Smith performed a laparoscopy and a radical nephrectomy. In addition to this, he completed an adrenalectomy. Code 50545 should be reported with an additional code for the adrenalectomy. - correct answer False A nephrotomy with exploration for calculus is reported using CPT code - correct answer 50045 A removal of a transplanted renal allograft is reported with CPT code - correct answer 50370 An excision of a cyst of the kidney is reported using CPT code - correct answer 50280