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Chapter 12 Test Review  Question 1_4 out of 4 points Left ureteral stent placement and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy or Lithotripsy (ESWL) of the left kidney are performed. What CPT® code(s) is/are reported for this service? Selected Answer: d. 50590-LT, 52332-51-LT Correct Answer: d. 50590-LT, 52332-51-LT Response Feedback: Rationale: Two procedures are performed. CPT® 52353 describes laser lithotripsy and does not include ESWL. CPT® 52332 describes the stent placement, but...

Chapter 18 Test Review  Question 1_4 out of 4 points What modifier identifies the professional component of a service? Selected Answer: c. 26 Correct Answer: c. 26 Response Feedback: Rationale: Modifier 26 identifies the Professional component. Modifier TC identifies the technical component. There is no modifier PC. The HCPCS Level I modifiers are listed in the CPT® codebook in Appendix A and the HCPCS Level II modifiers are listed in the HCPCS codebook.  Question 2_4 out of ...

apter 12 Test Review  Question 1_4 out of 4 points Left ureteral stent placement and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy or Lithotripsy (ESWL) of the left kidney are performed. What CPT® code(s) is/are reported for this service? Selected Answer: d. 50590-LT, 52332-51-LT Correct Answer: d. 50590-LT, 52332-51-LT Response Feedback: Rationale: Two procedures are performed. CPT® 52353 describes laser lithotripsy and does not include ESWL. CPT® 52332 describes the stent placement, but d...

Chapter 18 Test Review  Question 1_4 out of 4 points What modifier identifies the professional component of a service? Selected Answer: c. 26 Correct Answer: c. 26 Response Feedback: Rationale: Modifier 26 identifies the Professional component. Modifier TC identifies the technical component. There is no modifier PC. The HCPCS Level I modifiers are listed in the CPT® codebook in Appendix A and the HCPCS Level II modifiers are listed in the HCPCS codebook.  Question 2_4 out of ...

Chapter 13 Test Review  Question 1_4 out of 4 points The patient presents with a recurrent infection of the Bartholin’s gland which has previously been treated with antibiotics and I&D. At this visit her gynecologist incises the cyst, draining the material from it and tacks the edges of the cyst open creating an open pouch to prevent recurrence. How is this procedure coded? Selected Answer: d. 56440 Correct Answer: d. 56440 Response Feedback: Rationale: Marsupialization is a proc...

The correct answer has been verified, selected and highlighted in yellow for all of the questions below.) 1 What form is used to submit a provider’s charge to the insurance carrier? a. ABN b. UB-04 c. CMS-1500 d. Provider reimbursement form 2 AAPC credentialed coders have proven mastery of what information? a. Code sets b. Evaluation and management principles c. Documentation guidelines d. All of the above 3 When coding an operative report, what action would NOT be recommended? a. ...

(The correct answer has been verified, selected and highlighted in yellow for all of the questions below.) 1 What form is used to submit a provider’s charge to the insurance carrier? a. ABN b. UB-04 c. CMS-1500 d. Provider reimbursement form 2 AAPC credentialed coders have proven mastery of what information? a. Code sets b. Evaluation and management principles c. Documentation guidelines d. All of the above 3 When coding an operative report, what action would NOT be recommended? a. Coding from...