Question | Answer |
When urodynamics are performed and the physician only interprets the results, the correct modifier would be | -26 |
To report the cystourethroscopic removal of a self-retaining indwelling ureteral stent, the correct codes would be 52310 or 52315. What modifier would be applied? | -58 |
An instillation procedure of the bladder is performed for treatment of: | bladder cancer |
The type of treatment used to treat prostate cancer by placing the radioactive elements directly into the prostate. | brachitherapy |
When lithotripsy is performed, the patient may be surrounded by: | liquid |
What do the letters in UPP stand for? | urethral pressure profile |
Within the Male Genital System, the greatest numbers of codes fall under what category? | penis |
The term that describes the study of the motion and flow of urine is | urodynamics |
Endoscopic procedures within the Urinary subsection, Kidney subheading, are often divided based on this unique factor: | whether stoma is present |
Urethral dilatation codes are often divided based on this factor: | initial or subsequent |
Surgical laparoscopy always includes: | diagnostic |
For medical complications of pregnancy, the physician would report his additional professional services using codes from what section or subsection? | E/M |
When coding a total abdominal hysterectomy with an anterior/posterior colporrhaphy the correct modifier to add to the second procedure would be | -51 |
Antepartum care includes:? | initial and subsequent history & physical exams, blood pressure, patient's weight, routine urinalysis, fetal heart tones |
The anatomy in the Female Genital System subsection starts with the vulva and progresses upward to the: | ovaries |
Incision and drainage of these glands are not reported using Female Genital System codes but are instead reported using Surgery section, Urinary System codes. | Skene's Glands |
According to the text, vulvectomy codes are divided based on the ____ and extent of vulvar area removed during the procedure. | size |
This term describes an incision of the vagina to gain access to the peritoneal cul-de-sac to explore or to drain an abscess. | colpocentesis |
Loop electrode excision procedures are also referred to as: | leep, letz, cervical loop diathermy |
Hysterectomy codes are first divided in the CPT manual based on the ____ and then on any secondary procedure(s) that were done. | approach |
In which category would you locate a code for the removal of an IUD? | introduction |
Lysis of adhesions is performed on either the fallopian tubes or the | ovaries |
You would expect to code a service for an amniocentesis using a code from the Female Genital System subsection and a code from the ____ section. | radiology |
Does the code 59400 include a cerclage | no |
What Surgery subheading has only two codes? | endoscopy |
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