CPC CPT Medicine: Cardiovascular and Specialty Procedures 3

Question 1

A physician performs a colonoscopy with polypectomy by hot biopsy forceps. Which CPT code applies?

Accepted Answer

45384

Answer

45380

Answer

45385

Answer

45378

Question 2

When a physician performs bilateral destruction of hemorrhoids by infrared photocoagulation, which modifier is used?

Accepted Answer

No modifier needed — single CPT code covers bilateral destruction

Answer

Modifier -50

Answer

Modifier -LT and -RT

Answer

Modifier -51

Question 3

Which CPT code describes an upper GI endoscopy (esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD) with biopsy?

Accepted Answer

43239

Answer

43235

Answer

43236

Answer

43238

Question 4

A nephrologist manages a patient on hemodialysis for a full month with four or more face-to-face visits. Which CPT code applies?

Accepted Answer

90960

Answer

90961

Answer

90962

Answer

90935

Question 5

What is the purpose of the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits in medical coding?

Accepted Answer

To prevent unbundling by identifying procedure code pairs that should not be billed together

Answer

To establish fee schedules for Medicare reimbursement

Answer

To define the global surgery period for all CPT codes

Answer

To certify medical coders for CPC examinations

Question 6

A provider submits a claim with CPT 99213 and 99000 on the same date. What does CPT 99000 represent?

Accepted Answer

Handling and/or conveyance of specimen for transfer from office to laboratory

Answer

Office or outpatient visit, established patient

Answer

Unlisted evaluation and management service

Answer

Collection of venous blood by venipuncture