MC 102

1. An axillary view might be included in an x-ray of what part of the skeleton? Answer: Shoulder Rationale: The axillary view is an x-ray view taken of the shoulder. 2. Which anatomic position has the patient lying at an angle instead of lying flat or directly on their side? Answer: Oblique Rationale: The oblique position is a slanted position where the patient is lying at an angle that is neither prone nor supine 3. Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior halves? Answe...

Chapter 18 – LABORATORY 1. Tests in the Chemistry section of CPT® are what types of tests unless specified otherwise? Answer: Quantitative Rationale: The codes in the Chemistry section (82009-84999) identify how much of a substance is present in the specimen. According to the guidelines, “The examination is quantitative unless specified.” 2. What modifier must always be applied to Medicare claims for tests performed in a site with a CLIA Waived certificate? Answers: QW Rationale: ...

1. What are the reproductive glands that produce male hormones? a. Testes c. Spermatic Cord b. Vas Deferens d. Epididymis 2. What are the filtering units of the kidney called? a. Glomerulus c. Calyx b. Tubules d. Nephrons 3. What is the correct CPT® code for a percutaneous pyelostolithotomy with dilation and basket extraction measuring 1 cm? a. 50081 c. 50080 b. 50040 d. 50130 4. Left ureteral stent placement and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy or Lithotripsy (ESWL) of the left kid...