Question 1

The physician drills a burr hole in the cranium to drain a subdural hematoma.
CPT Code: ____________________

Accepted Answer

61154

Question 2

The physician resects an easily accessible arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in the infratentorial region of the brain.
CPT Code: ____________________

Accepted Answer

61684

Question 3

This is the most commonly known neuroplastic procedure.

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel release surgery is a common neuroplastic procedure that involves cutting the carpal ligament to alleviate pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. The nerve can then regenerate and grow in a new path, adapting to the new space available.

Question 4

In the Surgery of Skull Base, the ____ procedure is what is done to the lesion.

Accepted Answer

The definitive procedure is the one that directly addresses and treats the lesion at the skull base.

Question 5

Shunts are devices used to:

Accepted Answer

Shunts are commonly used to relieve pressure in the brain caused by fluid buildup, such as in cases of hydrocephalus. They allow excess fluid to drain from the brain to other parts of the body, reducing pressure and preventing damage to brain tissue. Shunts are not used to monitor brain currents or decompress spinal nerves.

Question 6

There are ____ glands in the endocrine system of the body.

Accepted Answer

The endocrine system consists of nine major glands: the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pineal, hypothalamus, pancreas, ovaries (in females), and testes (in males).

Question 7

The physician anesthetizes the vagus nerve.
CPT Code: ____________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of The physician anesthetizes the vagus nerve.
CPT Code:...

Question 8

In the Surgery of Skull Base, the ____ procedure is the method used to obtain exposure of the lesion.

Accepted Answer

The term "approach" refers to the surgical approach or technique used to gain access to the area of the skull base where the lesion is located. The choice of approach depends on the location and size of the lesion, as well as the surgeon's preference and level of expertise. Common approaches include the transsphenoidal approach, the transpetrosal approach, and the transnasal endoscopic approach, among others. The terms "radical" and "definitive" are not specific to skull base surgery, and "intubation" refers to the placement of a breathing tube, which is not directly related to surgical exposure of a skull base lesion.

Question 9

The initials that indicate a shunting procedure are:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The initials that indicate a shunting procedure...

Question 10

When reporting a craniectomy/craniotomy procedure, it is common that additional ____ is required.

Accepted Answer

During a craniectomy/craniotomy procedure, a piece of bone is removed from the skull to access the brain. After the procedure, the bone flap may need to be grafted back into place to allow for proper healing and protection of the brain.

Question 11

The Endocrine subsection of the CPT manual contains codes for ____ endocrine glands.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Endocrine subsection of the CPT manual...

Question 12

The physician irrigates an existing ventricular catheter.
CPT Code: ____________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of The physician irrigates an existing ventricular catheter.
CPT...

Question 13

The peripheral nervous system refers to the nervous structures outside of the:

Accepted Answer

The central nervous system includes the brain and the spine, so the structures outside of them make up the peripheral nervous system. The extremities are a part of the peripheral nervous system but they are not the only structures included.

Question 14

Posterior hemilaminectomy with herniated discectomy L2 thru L4. (Separate the codes with a comma in your response as follows: XXXXX, XXXXX.)
CPT Codes: ____________________, ____________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Posterior hemilaminectomy with herniated discectomy L2 thru...

Question 15

Neuroplasty is the:

Accepted Answer

Neuroplasty is the surgical or non-surgical decompression of a nerve to relieve symptoms of nerve compression or entrapment. It does not involve the injection or destruction of the nerve.

Question 16

Within the Endocrine System description, the terms subtotal and ____ mean something less than the total.

Accepted Answer

The term "subtotal" means something less than the total, and the best corresponding option is "partial." Options A, C, and D do not adequately convey the same meaning as "subtotal."

Question 17

During skull-based surgery, if one surgeon performs the approach and a second physician performs the definitive procedure and a third physician performs the closure, what modifier is appended to the definitive procedure code?

Accepted Answer

The answer of During skull-based surgery, if one surgeon performs...

Question 18

The physician biopsies an intracranial lesion using stereotaxis.
CPT Code: ____________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of The physician biopsies an intracranial lesion using...

Question 19

What procedure is often performed with a laminectomy?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What procedure is often performed with a...

Question 20

The physician removes the entire thyroid.
CPT Code: ____________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of The physician removes the entire thyroid.
CPT Code:...

Quiz 22: Endocrine and Nervous Systems

The physician drills a burr hole in the cranium to drain a subdural hematoma. CPT Code: ____________________

The physician resects an easily accessible arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in the infratentorial region of the brain. CPT Code: ____________________

This is the most commonly known neuroplastic procedure.

In the Surgery of Skull Base, the ____ procedure is what is done to the lesion.

Shunts are devices used to:

There are ____ glands in the endocrine system of the body.

The physician anesthetizes the vagus nerve. CPT Code: ____________________

In the Surgery of Skull Base, the ____ procedure is the method used to obtain exposure of the lesion.

The initials that indicate a shunting procedure are:

When reporting a craniectomy/craniotomy procedure, it is common that additional ____ is required.

The Endocrine subsection of the CPT manual contains codes for ____ endocrine glands.

The physician irrigates an existing ventricular catheter. CPT Code: ____________________

The peripheral nervous system refers to the nervous structures outside of the:

Posterior hemilaminectomy with herniated discectomy L2 thru L4. (Separate the codes with a comma in your response as follows: XXXXX, XXXXX.) CPT Codes: ,

Neuroplasty is the:

Within the Endocrine System description, the terms subtotal and ____ mean something less than the total.

During skull-based surgery, if one surgeon performs the approach and a second physician performs the definitive procedure and a third physician performs the closure, what modifier is appended to the definitive procedure code?

The physician biopsies an intracranial lesion using stereotaxis. CPT Code: ____________________

What procedure is often performed with a laminectomy?

The physician removes the entire thyroid. CPT Code: ____________________

Quiz 22: Endocrine and Nervous Systems

The physician drills a burr hole in the cranium to drain a subdural hematoma. CPT Code: ____________________

The physician resects an easily accessible arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in the infratentorial region of the brain. CPT Code: ____________________

This is the most commonly known neuroplastic procedure.

In the Surgery of Skull Base, the ____ procedure is what is done to the lesion.

Shunts are devices used to:

There are ____ glands in the endocrine system of the body.

The physician anesthetizes the vagus nerve. CPT Code: ____________________

In the Surgery of Skull Base, the ____ procedure is the method used to obtain exposure of the lesion.

The initials that indicate a shunting procedure are:

When reporting a craniectomy/craniotomy procedure, it is common that additional ____ is required.

The Endocrine subsection of the CPT manual contains codes for ____ endocrine glands.

The physician irrigates an existing ventricular catheter. CPT Code: ____________________

The peripheral nervous system refers to the nervous structures outside of the:

Posterior hemilaminectomy with herniated discectomy L2 thru L4. (Separate the codes with a comma in your response as follows: XXXXX, XXXXX.) CPT Codes: ____________________, ____________________

Neuroplasty is the:

Within the Endocrine System description, the terms subtotal and ____ mean something less than the total.

During skull-based surgery, if one surgeon performs the approach and a second physician performs the definitive procedure and a third physician performs the closure, what modifier is appended to the definitive procedure code?

The physician biopsies an intracranial lesion using stereotaxis. CPT Code: ____________________

What procedure is often performed with a laminectomy?

The physician removes the entire thyroid. CPT Code: ____________________

Posterior hemilaminectomy with herniated discectomy L2 thru L4. (Separate the codes with a comma in your response as follows: XXXXX, XXXXX.) CPT Codes: ,