CPT 1-22 Final Verified Guide
Dr. Short completed an injection procedure for a splenoportography. Select the correct code(s) for this
service.
38200
Dr. Jones completed an extensive drainage for lymphadenitis. Prior to assigning the code for the
extensive drainage, the coder should
assi...
CPT 1-22 Final Verified Guide
Dr. Short completed an injection procedure for a splenoportography. Select the correct code(s) for this
service.
38200
Dr. Jones completed an extensive drainage for lymphadenitis. Prior to assigning the code for the
extensive drainage, the coder should
assign the code if there is documentation in the patient's record that records the reason for the
extensive treatment and a description of the extent of the treatment
Dr. Long placed a long-bore needle into the marrow cavity of the ribs. The bone marrow was aspirated
with a large syringe and then placed it in a sterile container. The bone marrow was harvested for
transplantation for a patient. The appropriate code to use for this procedure is ____.
38230
Select the appropriate code for the following procedure.
Preoperative and postoperative diagnosis: Mediastinal cyst
Procedure: Removal of cyst
39200
Using the CPT manual, select the appropriate code for the following procedure.
Preoperative and postoperative diagnosis: Mass in mediastinum
Procedure: Open exploration of the mediastinum with biopsy
Pathology: Pending
The patient was prepped, and an incision was made low in the front of the neck. The sternomastoid
muscles and the cranial vessels were visualized and were pulled to the side. The trachea and thyroid
were drawn to the center, exposing the space behind the esophagus. A mass was seen, and a biopsy was
taken. Penrose drains were placed. The incision was closed with sutures. Minimal blood loss occurred.
The patient was sent to the recovery room in satisfactory condition.
39000
Using the CPT manual, select the appropriate code for the following procedure.
Transabdominal nonparalytic imbrication of the diaphragm
39545
The hemic and lymphatic systems are viewed as subsets of the __________ system.
circulatory
A lighted scope used to visualize the mediastinum, the trachea, and the major vessels of the
mediastinum is known as a(n) ____________________.
mediastinoscope
,Code __________ is used to report the removal of a lymph node in the inguinofemoral area, superficial.
38760
Using the CPT manual, select the appropriate code for the following procedure.
Simple repair and resection of the diaphragm
39560
Unlisted procedures on the hemic system are reported using code __________.
38999
An unlisted procedure completed on the diaphragm would be reported with code
____________________.
39599
Code 38101 Partial splenectomy
Code 38115 Repair of ruptured spleen
Code 38200 Injection procedure for splenoportography,
Code 38221 Needle biopsy of bone marrow
Code 38230 Bone marrow harvesting for transplantation; allogenic
Code 38305 Extensive drainage of lymph node abscess
Code 38380 Ligation of thoracic duct, cervical approach
Code 38505 Superficial biopsy of inguinal lymph node by needle
Code 38510 Open, deep cervical node excision
Using the CPT manual, select the appropriate code for the following report.
Patient age: 4 days old
Preoperative and postoperative diagnosis: Diaphragmatic hernia
Procedure: Hernia repair
The patient was prepped and draped in the usual fashion. A transabdominal incision was made, and the
herniated stomach was visualized. The stomach was returned to the appropriate position in the
abdominal cavity. The hernia sac was cut away and removed. Sutures were placed in the diaphragm to
narrow the enlarged opening. A chest tube was inserted. The abdomen was closed. Drains were placed,
and the wound was sutured. The patient tolerated the procedure and was sent to the recovery room in
stable condition.
39503
Simple drainage of a lymph node abscess is reported using code __________.
38300
Select the appropriate CPT code for the following procedure.
Biopsy of mediastinum mass via mediastinoscopy
39401
Code __________is used to report the removal of lymph nodes in the suprahyoid area.
,38700
Using the CPT manual, select the appropriate code for the following report.
Preoperative and postoperative diagnosis: Diaphragmatic tear
Procedure: Repair of diaphragm
The patient was prepped and draped in a sterile fashion. A chest incision was made to expose the tear in
the diaphragm. The tear was visualized, and an artificial patch was used to repair the defect. In addition,
nonabsorbable sutures were used to reinforce the patch. The chest incision was closed with staples, and
a sterile dressing was applied. The patient was in stable condition and was taken to the recovery room.
39501
To locate codes for excision of lymph nodes, reference the main entry __________ first.
excision
Allogenic bone marrow transplant Cells are taken from a donor then transplanted,
Autologous bone marrow transplant Cells are cultivated from the patient's own marrow
Deep biopsy Biopsy of lymph nodes below the muscle tissue,
Lymphadenitis Enlarged lymph node
Lymphangiotomy Incision into the lymph node
Splenectomy Removal of the spleen
Splenorrhaphy Repair of the spleen
Superficial removal Removal of nodes close to the skin surface
Select the appropriate CPT code for the following procedure.
Removal of mediastinal tumor
39220
The spleen is located behind the __________.
stomach
Mary Jones was diagnosed with carcinoma of the esophagus. She underwent a total esophagectomy
with cervical esophagostomy without reconstruction. Select the appropriate CPT code.
43124
Laparoscopic procedures on the lymph nodes are coded to range __________.
38570-38589
Dr. Kim performed an esophagoscopy, using a flexible scope, to remove a lesion by snare technique. The
appropriate CPT code(s) to report are _____.
43217
The __________ is the largest organ in the lymphatic system.
spleen
, Dr. Kapline performed an ERCP with endoscopic retrograde removal of a calculi from the pancreatic duct
with sphincterotomy. The appropriate CPT code(s) to report are _____.
43264, 43262
Superficial axillary lymphadenectomy is reported using code __________.
38740
Which of the following codes reports a diagnostic procedure?
43200
Resection and complex repair of diaphragm is represented by code __________.
39561
an incision made into the renal pelvis
pyelotomy
removal of a ureter
ureterectomy
suturing of a kidney
nephrorrhaphy
an incision made into the kidney
nephrotomy
plastic surgery completed on the renal pelvis of the kidney
pyeloplasty
an excision of a kidney
nephrectomy
plastic surgery of the urethra
urethroplasty
the removal of a kidney stone by making an incision into the kidney
NEPHROLITHOTOMY
Code __________ is used for repair of a chronic diaphragmatic hernia.
39541
50500
suturing of the renal wound
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