Ost 247 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

_____ anesthesia services are reported by use of the anesthesia five-digit procedure code ______ the addition of a _________. - All; plus; physical status modifier ________ is the provision of similar services (eg, hospital visits) to the same patient by more than one physician or other qualified health care professional on the same day. - Concurrent care ___________________ refers to the complexity of establishing a diagnosis and/or selecting a management option. - Medical Decision Making ...

OST-247 - Procedure Coding - Chapters 6 – 8 Questions and Answers 100% Pass **What CPT code is assigned for a fasciotomy of the toe?** - **28008** **Which CPT code describes an open tenotomy of the hip flexor on the right side?** - **27005-RT** **What is the CPT code for drainage of an abscess of the finger?** - **26010** **Which CPT code is used for incision and drainage of a bursa of the left wrist?** - **25031-LT** **What CPT code reports an arthrotomy of the elbow w...

OST-247 - Procedure Coding - Chapters 12 – 15 Questions and Answers Graded A+ - **What is the correct CPT code for a laparoscopic radical nephrectomy with regional lymphadenectomy?** - Code 50545 is used for a laparoscopic procedure. - **True or false: Does a laparoscopic ablation of a renal cyst include the diagnostic laparoscopic procedure, if performed?** - True, code 50541 should be used to report this service. - **Which code should be used for an unlisted laparoscopy pr...

OST-247 - Procedure Coding - Chapters 4 & 5 Questions and Answers Rated A+ **What role does documentation of time play in billing for anesthesia services?** - Documentation of time is crucial in accurately billing for anesthesia services. **Is it correct that anesthesia complicated by emergency conditions is reported using the add-on code 99140?** - Yes, anesthesia complicated by emergency conditions is appropriately reported with add- on code 99140. **Do anesthesia-specific mo...

OST-247 - Procedure Coding - Chapter 1, 2, 3 Questions and Answers Already Passed **Question:** What do CPT codes communicate to the insurance carrier regarding the patient's visit to the physician's office? **Answer:** CPT codes do not indicate what brought the patient to the physician's office; they describe the services or procedures performed. **Question:** Is it true that text, symbols, and the history of CPT are found in the introduction of the CPT book? **Answer:** ...

OST-247 - Procedure Coding - Chapters 19-21 Questions and Answers 100% Pass **Q:** Is otitis media an infection of the middle ear? **A:** True, otitis media is indeed an infection of the middle ear. **Q:** Does cerumen aid in maintaining balance? **A:** False, cerumen (earwax) does not aid in maintaining balance. **Q:** Is the cochlea a tube-like structure in the external ear? **A:** False, the cochlea is not a tube-like structure in the external ear. **Q:** Are the s...

OST-247 - Procedure Coding - Chapters 16 – 18 Questions and Answers Graded A+ **Q:** Are the adrenal glands found underneath the kidneys? **A:** False, the adrenal glands are located above the kidneys. **Q:** Does code 60240 report a complete thyroidectomy? **A:** True, code 60240 does report a complete thyroidectomy. **Q:** Is the endocrine system a group of internal hormone-secreting glands and structures? **A:** True, the endocrine system comprises internal hormone-...

OST-247 - Procedure Coding - Chapters 22 – 23 Questions and Answers Rated A+ - **What is the CPT code for Tdap administration to a 14-year-old?** - Code 90715 - Method of Administration: intramuscular - **Which CPT code corresponds to the typhoid vaccine, administered orally?** - Code 90690 - Method of Administration: oral - **What is the CPT code for the MMRV live vaccine given subcutaneously?** - Code 90710 - Method of Administration: subcutaneous - **What is t...

_____ is a technique of encircling the cervix uteri with a wire, ligature, or loop. - cerclage A 28-year-old female presents to the emergency room with severe abdominal pain. Upon examination, it is determined that the patient is pregnant, but it is an ectopic pregnancy. The tube is unruptured at this time, so the decision is made to do a laparoscopic resection of the ectopic pregnancy. Laparoscopic technique is used to get to the site. When the area is found, an incision is made in the tube...