Thyroid lobectomy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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-...

CASE 1 PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Right thyroid follicular lesion. POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Right thyroid follicular lesion.(Diagnosis to report if no further detail is found in the note.) OPERATIVE PROCEDURE: Right thyroid lobectomy.(Planned procedure. Review the operative report to verify this is the procedure performed.) FINDINGS: A large thyroid mass in the inferior aspect of the right thyroid.(The findings confirm the diagnosis.) The right recurrent laryngeal nerve was identified intact an...

A complete thyroidectomy is reported using code __________. - Answer-60240 A laparoscopic adrenalectomy is reported using code __________. - Answer-60650 A thyroglossal cyst is also known as a thyrolingual cyst. - Answer-True A unilateral total thyroid lobectomy is reported using code __________. - Answer-60220 A unique feature of codes 65272 and 65273 is that they are differentiated by whether the patient was under local - Answer-False According to the CPT manual, a subdural tap through t...

New Patient - ANSWER-No previous records, longer visit, detailed chart established patient - ANSWER-Previous records available from last 3 years, shorter visit, concise chart Diagnostic visit - ANSWER-New problem, chief complaint: new symptom, goal is to determine the cause of the problem and appropriate treatment health management - ANSWER-check up, CC: routine physical or management of chronic problems, goal is preventative care and/or assessing progress of ongoing medical problems ...

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, with pneumonia. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following acid base imbalances? a) Respiratory alkalosis. b) Respiratory acidosis. c) Metabolic alkalosis. d) Metabolic acidosis. b) Respiratory acidosis. A nurse is caring for a client whose postoperative following a rhinoplasty. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a) Nasal edema. b) M...

The adrenal glands are found underneath the kidneys. - correct answer False Code 60240 reports a complete thyroidectomy. - correct answer True The endocrine system is a group of internal hormone secreting glands and structures. - correct answer True Diabetes mellitus is diagnosed when the pancreas is not functioning properly or not at all. - correct answer True The thymus gland is located in the pelvis. - correct answer False The hormone, __________, aids in regulating t...

ABSITE Learning competency checks Exam Questions with complete and Accurate Answers Latest version 2024/2025 During third and fourth branchial remnant excision, what else is usually removed? - correct answer thyroid lobectomy or superior pole resection based on extent of cyst During first branchial remnant excision, what is reflected or sometimes also removed? - correct answer superficial lobe of parotid gland What is CAH and its defect? - correct answer Congenital adrenal hyperplasia ...

AAPC Chapter 14 CaseCASE 1 PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Right thyroid follicular lesion. POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Right thyroid follicular lesion.(Diagnosis to report if no further detail is found in the note.) OPERATIVE PROCEDURE: Right thyroid lobectomy.(Planned procedure. Review the operative report to verify this is the procedure performed.) FINDINGS: A large thyroid mass in the inferior aspect of the right thyroid.(The findings confirm the diagnosis.) The right recurrent laryngeal nerve was ...

AAPC - Chapter 14 Practical ApplicationsCASE 1 PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Right thyroid follicular lesion. POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Right thyroid follicular lesion.(Diagnosis to report if no further detail is found in the note.) OPERATIVE PROCEDURE: Right thyroid lobectomy.(Planned procedure. Review the operative report to verify this is the procedure performed.) FINDINGS: A large thyroid mass in the inferior aspect of the right thyroid.(The findings confirm the diagnosis.) The right re...

AAPC - Chapter 14 Review Exam with Verified Answers 1. What disease is characterized by enlarged skeletal parts? Acromegaly 2. What is the term for uncontrolled muscle movements? Dyskinesia 3. What is the term for paralysis affecting one side of the body? Hemiplegia 4. What does contralateral mean? Affecting or origi- nating in the oppo- site side. 5. What specificity is added to Alzheimer's disease in ICD-10-CM? 6. How is Streptococcal A Meningitis reported in ICD-10-CM? 7. A ...