by | Jan 16, 2019 | Blog, CPT, Name That Code, Surgery - Nervous System
In this coding exercise, you will learn about coding for a craniotomy, using CPT. Answer and rationale are provided.
Question: A patient suffers an extradural hematoma in the supratentorial region of the brain, and the neurosurgeon performs a craniotomy to…In this coding exercise, you will learn about coding for a craniotomy, using CPT. Answer and rationale are provided. Question: A patient suffers an extradural hematoma in the supratentorial region of the brain, and the neurosurgeon performs a craniotomy...
by | Jan 16, 2019 | Blog, CPT, Name That Code, Surgery - Nervous System
Question: A patient suffers an extradural hematoma in the supratentorial region of the brain, and the neurosurgeon performs a craniotomy to evacuate it.
What CPT code should be assigned for this procedure?
Answer and rationale.
…Question: A patient suffers an extradural hematoma in the supratentorial region of the brain, and the neurosurgeon performs a craniotomy to evacuate it. What CPT code should be assigned for this procedure? Answer and rationale. …
by | Nov 24, 2018 | Blog, CPT, Evaluation and Management, ICD-10-CM, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue, Name That Code, Surgery - Musculoskeletal System
In this coding exercise, you will learn about coding for multiple E/M services and appending modifier 25, using CPT and ICD-10-CM codes. Answer and rationale are provided.
Question: A 51-year old female patient is seen for a follow-up visit for…In this coding exercise, you will learn about coding for multiple E/M services and appending modifier 25, using CPT and ICD-10-CM codes. Answer and rationale are provided. Question: A 51-year old female patient is seen for a follow-up visit...
by | Nov 24, 2018 | Blog, CPT, Evaluation and Management, ICD-10-CM, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue, Name That Code, Surgery - Musculoskeletal System
Question: A 51-year old female patient is seen for a follow-up visit for her seronegative rheumatoid arthritis that is affecting multiple sites. There is no organ or systems involvement. The physician performed a detailed history and examination, and the medical…Question: A 51-year old female patient is seen for a follow-up visit for her seronegative rheumatoid arthritis that is affecting multiple sites. There is no organ or systems involvement. The physician performed a detailed history and examination, and the...
by | Aug 27, 2018 | Blog, Name That Code, Surgery - Digestive System
Question: A 47-year-old female patient with a body mass index of 40 with uncontrolled diabetes and sleep apnea presents for surgery. Patient has been unsuccessful with dietary methods for weight control. The decision has been made to have a gastric…Question: A 47-year-old female patient with a body mass index of 40 with uncontrolled diabetes and sleep apnea presents for surgery. Patient has been unsuccessful with dietary methods for weight control. The decision has been made to have a gastric…
by | Aug 27, 2018 | Blog, Name That Code, Surgery - Digestive System
Question: A 47-year-old female patient with a body mass index of 40 with uncontrolled diabetes and sleep apnea presents for surgery. Patient has been unsuccessful with dietary methods for weight control. The decision has been made to have a gastric…Question: A 47-year-old female patient with a body mass index of 40 with uncontrolled diabetes and sleep apnea presents for surgery. Patient has been unsuccessful with dietary methods for weight control. The decision has been made to have a gastric…
