Question 1

Which of the following combining forms is for the liver?

Accepted Answer

Hepat/o is the combining form for the liver, used in medical terminology to refer to liver-related conditions or anatomy.

Question 2

An endoscopy of the urinary bladder is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

Cystoscopy is the correct term for an endoscopy of the urinary bladder, where a cystoscope is used to examine the bladder and urethra.

Question 3

Which word is a term meaning muscular disease?

Accepted Answer

Myopathy is a general term used to describe diseases of the muscle.

Question 4

What is the surgical term for removal of the lymph nodes or a group of lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Lymphadenectomy is the surgical removal of one or more groups of lymph nodes. It is a common procedure in the treatment of certain cancers to prevent the spread of disease.

Question 5

A patient complained of pain in the lumbar region with pain down the right leg. The pain was felt in the posterior portion of the leg, and the pain radiated to the distal and lateral area of the leg. Based on this description, the pain

Accepted Answer

The description matches the pathway of the sciatic nerve, which runs down the back of the leg and can cause pain that radiates down the outside of the leg, indicating sciatica.

Question 6

A patient was admitted with a hernia of the diaphragm. The medical term for this disease is

Accepted Answer

The medical term for a hernia of the diaphragm is "diaphragmatocele," which specifically refers to a hernia involving the diaphragm.

Question 7

Which of the following terms is the report tracing the electronic activity of the heart?

Accepted Answer

An Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is the report or tracing that shows the electronic activity of the heart.

Question 8

A 22-year-old woman was diagnosed as being 8 weeks pregnant. This is her first pregnancy. The proper term to describe her condition is

Accepted Answer

Primigravida refers to a woman who is pregnant for the first time.

Question 9

An eating disorder that is characterized by a body image of disturbed perception accompanied by an intense fear of gaining weight resulting in not eating and producing side effects such as cachexia and hair loss is called

Accepted Answer

Anorexia nervosa is characterized by a distorted body image and an irrational fear of gaining weight, leading to severe restriction of food intake and resulting in extreme weight loss, cachexia, and hair loss.

Question 10

Jane is seen by the plastic surgeon today for injection of three units of Botox into her face, including her forehead and glabellar frown lines for cosmetic reasons. Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes for the injections and medication.

Accepted Answer

The correct code is 64612-50 for the injection of Botox into the face, including the forehead and glabellar frown lines. The code J0585 is for the medication Botox, and the code Z41.1 is for cosmetic reasons.

Question 11

A premature newborn is sent home with a recording apnea monitor. Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes for the monitor.

Accepted Answer

E0619 is the correct CPT code for an apnea monitor, and P28.3 is the correct ICD-10-CM code for primary apnea of newborn.

Question 12

George, a 59-year-old diabetic man with polyneuropathy, is prescribed a four-lead TENS unit as a method to provide a non-invasive, low-risk approach to reduce his pain. Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes for the unit.

Accepted Answer

E0730 is the CPT code for a four-lead TENS unit, and E11.42 is the ICD-10-CM code for Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy.

Question 13

Sally is a long-term alcoholic who has made the decision to receive treatment for her disease. However, before beginning her psychotherapy, Sally is required to undergo a behavioral health screening and alcohol assessment. Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes for these two procedures.

Accepted Answer

H0001 is used for alcohol and/or drug assessment, H0002 for behavioral health screening, and F10.20 is the ICD-10-CM code for Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated, which matches the description of Sally's condition.

Question 14

A diabetic patient underwent a partial amputation of his foot due to gangrene. Today, the patient is fitted for a partial foot with a molded socket, ankle height, and toe filler. Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes.

Accepted Answer

L5010 is the correct CPT code for a partial foot with molded socket, ankle height, and toe filler. Z44.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for fitting and adjustment of other specified external prosthetic devices, and E11.52 is the code for type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy with gangrene.

Question 15

The patient was seen by a psychiatrist for post-traumatic stress disorder. This visit was a psychiatric diagnostic evaluation which included a history, mental status examination, and recommendations. The evaluation and treatment plan were communicated to the family as the patient has requested their involvement in his care. Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes.

Accepted Answer

90791 is the correct CPT code for a psychiatric diagnostic evaluation, which includes the activities described (history, mental status examination, and recommendations). 90785 is an add-on code for interactive complexity, which applies here due to the involvement of the family in the patient's care as requested. F43.10 is the correct ICD-10-CM code for Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified, aligning with the provided diagnosis.

Question 16

Jerry is a 55-year-old diabetic with ESRD. At the beginning of September, Jerry began home-based dialysis services. However, on September 18, he was admitted to the hospital where he remained until September 25 when he was discharged home. Dialysis continued on alternate days while he was in the hospital, and physician visits with expanded problem-focused history and examinations were done on those days in between. Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes.

Accepted Answer

Jerry's condition involves End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD, coded as N18.6 in ICD-10-CM) and diabetes (E11.22 for diabetes with chronic kidney disease). The CPT codes reflect home-based dialysis services before hospitalization (90970), the initial hospital visit (99223), subsequent hospital visits (99232 X 3), and in-hospital dialysis (90935 X 4). The count of 90970 X 22 accounts for the days in September excluding the hospital stay.

Question 17

A 48-year-old female with blepharoptosis of the L eyelid presents today for visual field testing using the Humphrey field analyzer testing 3 isopters. Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes.

Accepted Answer

The CPT code 92083 is used for visual field examination with interpretation and report, which is appropriate for Humphrey field analyzer testing. The ICD-10-CM code H02.402 is for unspecified ptosis of the left eyelid, matching the patient's condition.

Question 18

A patient is in the office today for continued instruction including programming and modification of a speech generating device. The patient is post laryngectomy for carcinoma of the larynx. Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes.

Accepted Answer

CPT code 92609 is used for therapeutic services for the use of speech-generating devices, and ICD-10-CM code C32.9 is for carcinoma of the larynx, unspecified.

Question 19

A patient is in the office today for application of an external auto-activated ECG rhythm derived recorder for previously diagnosed syncope and palpitations not evidenced on a Holter Monitor. The patient is scheduled to wear this device for 30 days. This process will include a review and interpretation by the physician. Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A patient is in the office today...

Question 20

A patient underwent a 2D echocardiogram including M-mode recording without color Doppler echocardiography for hemorrhagic pericarditis. The report was sent out for interpretation. Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes for the interpreting physician.

Accepted Answer

93307-26 is the correct CPT code for an echocardiogram without Doppler, and the modifier -26 indicates that only the professional component (interpretation) is being billed. I30.9 is the correct ICD-10-CM code for acute pericarditis, unspecified, which aligns with the diagnosis of hemorrhagic pericarditis.

Quiz 27: Coding and Surgical Procedures