AAPC Digestive System Coding

Question 1

Which CPT code range covers procedures on the esophagus?

Accepted Answer

43020–43499

Answer

44010–44979

Answer

45000–45999

Answer

42000–42299

Question 2

What CPT code describes a diagnostic colonoscopy with biopsy?

Accepted Answer

45380

Answer

45378

Answer

45385

Answer

45384

Question 3

Which modifier is appended when a colonoscopy is attempted but only reaches the splenic flexure?

Accepted Answer

-52

Answer

-53

Answer

-74

Answer

-22

Question 4

A patient undergoes an upper GI endoscopy (EGD) with ablation of a tumor. Which CPT code applies?

Accepted Answer

43228

Answer

43239

Answer

43270

Answer

43220

Question 5

CPT code 44950 describes which digestive system procedure?

Accepted Answer

Appendectomy

Answer

Colostomy

Answer

Colectomy

Answer

Ileostomy

Question 6

Which CPT code describes a laparoscopic cholecystectomy without cholangiography?

Accepted Answer

47562

Answer

47600

Answer

47610

Answer

47563