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Digestive System coding

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The first step in choosing the correct digestive endoscopic procedure code is to identify the______ of the procedure.   extent  
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The procedure used to develop a artificial opening through the abdominal wall   exteriorization  
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Two words that are important factors in coding hernia repair.   incarcerated/strangulated  
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Endoscopic exam of rectum and sigmoid colon, scope is advanced 6-25 cm.   proctosigmoidoscopy  
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Endoscopic exam of sigmoid colon which may include descending colon. Scope is advanced 26-60 cm.   Sigmoidoscopy  
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Inflammation of venous plexuses around anus. Can be inside and outside.   Hemorrhoids  
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UPP   Urethral Pressure Profile  
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Xray of vessels after injection of contract material   angiography  
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Shaving of the lip   Vermilionectomy  
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Wedge of lip tissue removed and tissue flap placed to repair a defect.   transverse wedge excision  
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Reconstructive procedure in which a graft is taken from a portion of the lip and the non-defective area above the lp and used to repair area of defect.   Abbe-Estlander  
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More than 1/4 of ip surface removed, procedure is considered....   resection  
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Congenital defect which the muscle and tissue of the lip did not close properly.   cleft lip  
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Flap of skin under the tongue   lingual frenum  
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Incison codes of Pharynx, adenoids and tonsils are assigned based on what?   Location and approach  
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Congenital defect that appears as a gill located on the neck.   branchial cleft  
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Surgical repair of the pharynx   Pharyngoplasty  
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Procedure to create an opening for insertion of a long-term feeding tube.   Pharyngostomy  
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EGD   esophagogastroduodenoscopy  
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Y shapfed surgical connection which the intestine is detached from its original orgin and reattached to bypass part of the stomach and entire duodenum.   Roux-en Y (RNY)  
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Two herni types that affect code selection for hernia repair are....   strangulated/incarcerated  
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Procedure to decompress renal system by insertig catheter into the kidney while the other end is left open outside to temporarily drain the kidney   nephrostomy  
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exploration of the inside of the kidney   nephrotomy  
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Secondary surgical operation for calculus, includes removal of calculus   nephrolithotomy  
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Patient placed on x-ray table with a water-filled cusion placed under theirback.   ESWL  
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Tests to measure kidney and ureter flow and pressure   Manometric studies  
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LRP   Laprascopic retropubic prostatectomy  
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RAP   Robotic Assisted Prostatectomy  
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TURP   transurethral resection of the prostate  
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TUNA   transurethral needle ablation  
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TUMT   transurethral microwave heat treatment  
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TUVP   transurethral vaporization of the prostate  
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HOLEP   Holmium laser enucleation of prostate  
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Incision into tympanic membrane and reinflation of eustachian tube   myringotomy  
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insertion of small plastic or metal tube allowing fluid to drain   tympanostomy  
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What procedure is the examination of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum   esophagogastroduodenoscopy  
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________ is a common anal condition   Abscess  
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The pancreas produces hormones and ________.   enzymes  
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When a colonoscopy with biopsy and polypectomy in separate sites are performed, the biopsy may require modifier ____.   -59  
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The type of treatment used to treat prostate cancer by placing radioactive elements directly into the prostate.   brachytherapy  
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Term that means "surgical cutting into the seminal vesicles."   vesiculotomy  
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The term that describes the study of the motion and flow of urine is   urodynamics  
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Scrotoplasty codes are divided based on whether the procedure was ________.   simple complicated  
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What category of the Epididymis subheading has only one code?   Incision  
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Codes within the Urinary subsection, Kidney subheading, are often divided based on this unique factor:   existence of a stoma  
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Urethral dilatation codes are often divided based on this factor:   initial or subsequent  
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The removal of the eye that leaves the orbital structures intact.   enucleation  
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This is the most commonly performed childhood surgery.   tympanostomy  
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The operating microscope is only used on inner ear procedures. t/f   False  
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A slit lamp is a microscope with a light attached. t/f   True  
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Transparent part of the eye is:   cornea  
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The ciliary body is located behind the:   iris  
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A(n) ________ is a procedure performed for protruding ears.   otoplasty  
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The ossicular chain consists of the hammer, stapes, and anvil. t/f   True  
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Deciding on the code to report for a labyrinthotomy is based on whether a ________ was performed.   mastoidectomy  
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This is a cavelike structure that is dominated by two fluid-filled spaces:   labyrinth  
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What is the type of procedure performed independently of, and is not immediately related to, another service?   separate  
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The divisions of the Radiation Oncology section of the CPT manual are divided into subsections based on what?   type of service  
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What is the standard measure of energy in radiation treatment?   MeV  
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What is the modifier used to identify the professional component of a radiologic procedure?   -26  
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What are the radioisotopes that attach themselves to red blood cells called?   tracer  
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What is the name of the high-frequency sound waves in an imaging process that is used to diagnose patient illness?   ultrasound  
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What is the standard measure of energy in radiation treatment   Megaelectron volts MeV  
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How many levels of Surgical Pathology are there?   6  
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What type of drug test measures the presence of a drug in the specimen?   qualitative  
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What type of drug test measures the amount of a drug in the specimen?   quantitative  
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What is the name given to grouped laboratory work that represents those tests commonly done together?   panels  
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In what section would you find codes used to report venipunctures and arterial punctures?   Surgery  
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In the Pathology/Laboratory section of the CPT, drugs are listed by their ____________ names.   generic  
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Codes in the Pathology/Laboratory section, Evocation/Suppression Testing include which of the following:   test only  
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A sample of tissue from a suspect area can be divided into which of the following?   block, section  
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What name is given to cultures for identification of organisms as well as the identification of sensitivities of the organism to antibiotics?   culture/sensitivity  
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What is the name of the subsection within Pathology/Laboratory that deals with the laboratory work done to determine cellular changes?   Cytopathology  
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If an established patient is given an immunization at an office visit, and the only service provided was the immunization, what type of codes would you use to report the service?   Only Medicine section immunization/administration codes  
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What word is used to describe the pushing of liquid into the body over a long period of time?   infusion  
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What must always be documented in the patient record and is the major billing factor for the Psychiatric subsection?   time  
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Outpatient dialysis services are billed on what fee basis?   monthly  
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What is the name of the process that routes the blood including waste products outside the body through filters?   hemodialysis  
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What is the name of the dialysis that involves using a body cavity as a filter?   peritoneal  
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What is the name of the procedure that is performed to check the intraocular pressure of the eye?   ophthalmoscopy  
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The Cardiovascular subsection contains many diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and services that are primarily divided as to whether the procedures or services are invasive or ______________________.   noninvasive  
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What is being measured while the sleep testing is being conducted?   parameters  
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What does the abbreviation EMG stand for?   electromyography  
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On what basis are the dermatology codes usually used by the dermatologist who sees patients in the office?   consultation  
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National Codes are not used in which setting?   inpatient  
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What is the term that describeds a surgical opening into the abdomen   laparotomy  
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What type of endoscopy is always included in a surgical endoscopy and would never be reported separately   diagnostic  
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When a hernia can be returned to the abdominal cavity, it is said to be____   reducible  
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Greatest amount of Male genital system codes are under ___ subheading   penis  
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The _____ area is located behind the abdominal cavity and during surgical procedures is often accessed by an abdominal incision   retroperitoneal  
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A _____ calculus involves at least two calyces and the renal pelvis and accounts for about 30% of the stones reported   staghorn  
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Removal of an accessible stent of kidney when imagine guidance is not indicated is reported using a _____ code   E/M  
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If an obstruction occurs, the urine will not drain and may results in dilation of the collecting system and enlargement of the renal pelvis, known as____   hydronephrosis  
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Skene's glands procedures are reported using codes from which subsection?   Urinary System  
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Destruction of a lesion is also known as excision t/f   False  
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Would you expect a pathology report to be available for a lesion that was removed by destruction   no  
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Removal of a portion of the vulva   vulvectomy  
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Vulvar area tissue removal that involves the skin and superficial subcutaneous tissues is termed___   simple  
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The removal of vulvar area is reported with which two measures?   extent and size  
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Vulvar area tissue removal that involves skin and deep subcutaneous tissues is termed _____   radical  
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This type of vulvectomy involves less than 80% of the vulva   partial  
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This type of vulvectomy involves more than 80% of the the vulva   complete  
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How many endocrine glands are included in the endocrine subsection of the CPT manual   4  
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The _______ Procedure that is the method used to obtain exposure to a lesion of skull, and _______ procedure is what is done to the lesion   approach, difinitive  
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Most commonly known neuroplasty procedure   carpal tunnel release  
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