AAPC Chapter 20: Medicine UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
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AAPC Chapter 20: Medicine
AAPC Chapter 20: Medicine UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
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A patient is referred to a psychiatrist for management after displaying erratic and unusual
behavior at work. The patient discloses a difficult family situation. The psychiatrist meets
with the family and the patient fo...
AAPC Chapter 20: Medicine UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
A patient is referred to a psychiatrist for management after displaying erratic and unusual
behavior at work. The patient discloses a difficult family situation. The psychiatrist meets
with the family and the patient for 50 minutes. What is the correct code for the family
psychotherapy session? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔90847
A provider has ordered de-ironing by therapeutic phlebotomy to be performed weekly. The
patient is diagnosed with hemochromatosis and therapeutic phlebotomy is used to avoid
irreversible tissue damage. One unit of blood is removed weekly. What CPT® and ICD-10-
CM codes are reported for each weekly visit treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔36430,
99195, E83.119
A dialysis patient undergoes duplex scan of his hemodialysis access site to determine the
pattern and blood flow in his arteries and veins. Select the appropriate CPT® code for
reporting this service. - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔93990
A patient mangled his left hand in machinery requiring amputation at the wrist. The wound
has healed and the patient is fitted with an artificial hand. The device has a molded socket,
flexible elbow hinges and triceps pad. A total of 30 minutes was spent training the patient to
use the prosthesis. What codes are reported for the prosthesis, training and diagnosis? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔97761 x 2, L6050, Z44.8, Z89.112
A child displayed emotional outbursts, inability to interact appropriately with peers and his
teacher, and was not effective in grasping lessons deemed suitable for his age. The school
counselor requested psychological testing to determine if the child had been placed in classes
appropriate to his abilities. Testing was administered by a clinical psychologist who spent 10
hours face-to-face with the patient and 3 hours preparing the report of the results. Code the
psychologist's service. - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔96130, 96131 x12
A patient has a collapsed arch on her left foot. The physician prescribed a custom orthotic
insert for the patient's shoe to support the collapsed arch. The patient visits the physician to
receive the orthotic and is instructed how to position it inside the shoe for maximum results.
The patient walks around the treatment room and hallway to determine if there is a
comfortable fit. The session lasts 15 minutes. What is the code for this service? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔97760
,A patient continues to have low back pain after lifting a heavy bin while cleaning the
basement. The chiropractor manipulates both the lumbar and sacral areas. What is the correct
code? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔98940
A patient ingested a toxic substance and was administered ipecac in the Emergency
Department to empty the stomach. What is the correct code for this service? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔99175
An established patient on multiple prescriptions had concerns about possible drug
interactions with a new prescription. She requested consultation from the local pharmacist
before leaving the pharmacy. The pharmacist met with her for 23 minutes to discuss possible
interactions with her current medications and assured her it was not likely the new medication
would cause significant side effects. What is/are the code(s) for the pharmacist's service(s)? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔99606, 99607
A child was bitten by a dog tested positive for rabies, and is seen for an injection of rabies
immune globulin. Select the appropriate procedure codes for this service. - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔90375, 96372
A patient with renal failure needs to begin dialysis treatments. He and his daughter both
complete training for managing dialysis at home. - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔90989
A patient with chronic gastrointestinal disturbances undergoes complete ultrasonic scanning
of the intestinal vascular structure to determine if blood flow is adequate. Select the
appropriate CPT® code for reporting this service. - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔93975
A 4 year-old has not reached the expected developmental milestones for her age group. She
was referred by her pediatrician for extensive developmental testing. The psychologist spends
an hour administrating multiple function studies, using standardized instruments and reported
the results to the child's pediatrician. Code the psychologist's service. - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔96112
A patient presents with vomiting and diarrhea lasting three days. The physician determines
the patient is dehydrated and orders infusion of hydration fluids to run for two hours. Code
the hydration service. - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔96360, 96361
, An anorexic patient is experiencing signs of severe dietary deficiency and electrolyte
imbalance. She will need medical nutrition therapy to treat these symptoms. The provider
spends 30 minutes with the patient to discuss the seriousness of her eating disorder and the
necessity of nutrition therapy. What is the code for this initial assessment? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔97802 x 2
A patient was discharged recently from the hospital following a colon resection with
colostomy. A nurse makes a home visit to assist with the patient's colostomy. What is the
correct code for this visit? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔99505
A patient receiving psychotherapy is ready to begin mainstream efforts into the community.
The psychiatrist discusses the patient's mental health history with a social agency that assists
in locating employment and living arrangements. What is the correct code for this service? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔90882
A patient exhibits severe allergic reaction to peanuts. An allergist prepares and provides four
vials of single dose antigen for the patient to inject if he accidentally ingests peanut products.
What is the code for this service? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔95144 x 4
A cancer patient will receive chemotherapy by intrathecal delivery. A spinal puncture is
necessary to accommodate the catheter. What is the correct code for this service? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔96450
A post-surgical patient is discharged from the hospital to home. The patient still has a urinary
catheter needing attention for the next several days. The physician arranges for patient care
through a home care agency. Code the non-physician healthcare professional's service. -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔99507
An 18 year-old ESRD patient is receiving dialysis services and has had two face-to-face visits
with her physician for 25 days. On the 26th day she is admitted to the hospital for inpatient
management without a complete assessment. She remains in the hospital until the end of the
month. Code for the physician services for the 25 days. - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔90969 x
25
A patient who suffers from nasal congestion, rhinitis and facial swelling after being stung by
honeybees undergoes allergen immunotherapy. The physician provides a single injection of
bee venom. What is the correct code for this service? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔95130
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