New 2024 CPC Dumps for Certified Professional Coder Certified Exam Questions & Answer [Q37-Q55]

NEW QUESTION 37
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NEW QUESTION 38
An elderly patient comes into the emergency department (ED) with shortness of breath. An ECG is performed The final diagnosis at discharge is impending myocardial infarction.
According to ICD-10-CM guidelines, how is this reported?

NEW QUESTION 39
A catheter was placed into the abdominal aorta via the right common femoral artery access. An abdominal aortography was performed. The right and left renal artery were adequately visualized. The catheter was used to selectively catheterize the right and left renal artery. Selective right and left renal angiography were then performed, demonstrating a widely patent right and left renal artery.
What CPT coding is reported?

NEW QUESTION 40
A patient suffers a ruptured infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm requiring emergent endovascular repair. An aorto-aortic tube endograft is positioned in the aorta and a balloon dilation is performed at the proximal and distal seal zones of the endograft. The balloon angioplasty is performed for endoleak treatment.
What CPT code does the vascular surgeon use to report the procedure?

NEW QUESTION 41
A 20-year-old female is being seen for the first time by a primary care physician to have a yearly physical. During the examination for the physical, the provider discovers non-inflammed lesions on her legs and arms. The physician performs a complete physical and additional separate documentation for the treatment of the lesions on the bilateral upper and lower extremities. The provider has the patient buy an over-the-counter ointment and will continue to watch them.
What CPT coding is reported for this visit?

NEW QUESTION 42
The gynecologist performs a colposcopy of the cervix including biopsy and endocervical curettage.
What CPT code is reported?

NEW QUESTION 43
A patient with empyema requires a Schede thoracoplasty.
What CPT code is reported for this procedure?

NEW QUESTION 44
A patient is taken to the radiology department for a radiological cardiac catheterization. An acute MI of the left anterior descending coronary artery is found. The cardiologist performs a suction thrombectomy, followed by atherectomy and a stent to the artery. A CRNA provides MAC for this patient, who is status P5.
What code/modifier combination would you report for the services of the CRNA?

NEW QUESTION 45
When a patient has ESRD, which system is affected?

NEW QUESTION 46
A complete cardiac MRI for morphology and function without contrast, followed by contrast with four additional sequences and stress imaging, is performed on a patient with systolic left ventricular congestive heart failure and premature ventricular contractions.
What CPT and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?

NEW QUESTION 47
A physician prescribes carbamazepine to treat a patient with epileptic seizures. After six months, the physician performs a therapeutic drug test to monitor the total level of the drug in the patient.
What CPT and ICD-10-CM coding is used for the six month-evaluation?

NEW QUESTION 48
A 42-year-old with chronic left trochanteric bursitis is scheduled to receive an injection at the Pain Clinic. A 22-gauge spinal needle is introduced into the trochanteric bursa under ultrasonic guidance, and a total volume of 8 cc of normal saline and 40 mg of Kenalog was injected.
What CPT code should be reported for the surgical procedure?

NEW QUESTION 49
A Medicare patient is scheduled for a screening colonoscopy.
What code is reported for Medicare?

NEW QUESTION 50
A 55-year-old patient with suspected liver cancer was seen by the physician to obtain a biopsy. The special biopsy needle was placed using ultrasonic guidance. The physician obtained a small tissue sample from the liver, which was then sent to pathology.
What CPT codes are reported?

NEW QUESTION 51
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MR 099407
Emergency Department Visit
Chief Complaint: VOMITING.
This started just prior to arrival and is still present. He has had nausea and vomiting. No diarrhea, black stools, bloody stools or abdominal pain. Pt is diabetic and has been having elevated blood sugars (320 mg/dL).
REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: Unobtainable due to patient’s altered mental status.
PAST HISTORY: Poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, with history of poor compliance.
Medications: See Nurses Notes.
Allergies: PCN.
SOCIAL HISTORY: Nonsmoker. No alcohol use or drug use.
ADDITIONAL NOTES: The nursing notes have been reviewed.
PHYSICAL EXAM
Appearance: Lethargic. Patient in mild distress.
Vital Signs: Have been reviewed-tachycardic.
Eyes: Pupils equal, round and reactive to light.
ENT: Dry mucous membranes present.
Neck: Normal inspection. Neck supple.
CVS: Tachycardia. Heart sounds normal. Pulses normal.
E D. Course: Insulin IV drip per protocol, at 10 units/hr.
Zofran 8 mg 01:33 Jul 13 2008 IVP.
Phenergan 25 mg IVP. 07:52. Discussed case with physician. Dr. X. Reviewed test results. Agreed upon treatment plan. Physician will see patient in hospital.
Total critical care time: 45 min.
Disposition: Admitted to Intensive Care Unit. Condition: stable.
Admit decision based on need for monitoring and IV hydration and medications.
CLINICAL IMPRESSION: Vomiting, diabetic ketoacidosis, probable diabetes insipidus.
What E/M code is reported for this encounter?

NEW QUESTION 52
A 55-year-old patient was recently diagnosed with an enlarged goiter. It has been two years since her last visit to the endocrinologist. A new doctor in the exact same specialty group will be examining her. The physician performs a medically appropriate history and exam. The provider reviewed the TSH results and ultrasound. The provider orders a fine needle aspiration biopsy which is a minor procedure.
What E/M code is reported?

NEW QUESTION 53
A business requires drug testing for cocaine and methamphetamines prior to hiring a job candidate. A single analysis with direct optical observation is performed, followed by a confirmation for cocaine.
Which codes are used for reporting the testing and confirmation?

NEW QUESTION 54
A patient is diagnosed with diabetic polyneuropathy.
Using ICD-10-CM coding guidelines, what ICD-10-CM coding is reported?

NEW QUESTION 55
Which statement regarding lesion excision is TRUE?