CPC CPT Surgery: Musculoskeletal System 2

Question 1

A coder is assigning a code for spinal fusion. Which component is NOT separately reported when included in the primary fusion procedure?

Accepted Answer

Bone graft harvested from the same incision site

Answer

Implantable spinal device placement

Answer

Laminectomy at the fusion level

Answer

Neuromonitoring performed by a separate provider

Question 2

Which CPT code describes total knee arthroplasty (TKA)?

Accepted Answer

27447

Answer

27440

Answer

27442

Answer

27445

Question 3

What does the surgical package (global surgery concept) typically include for musculoskeletal procedures?

Accepted Answer

Pre-op evaluation on day of surgery, intra-op services, and uncomplicated post-op care

Answer

All E/M visits for one year post-surgery

Answer

Physical therapy after discharge

Answer

Diagnostic imaging ordered after surgery

Question 4

A physician performs closed treatment of a distal radius fracture without manipulation. Which CPT code applies?

Accepted Answer

25600

Answer

25605

Answer

25607

Answer

25624

Question 5

When coding multiple surgical procedures performed during the same operative session by the same surgeon, which modifier indicates the secondary procedure?

Accepted Answer

Modifier -51

Answer

Modifier -59

Answer

Modifier -22

Answer

Modifier -47

Question 6

A patient has a 2.5 cm benign soft tissue tumor excised from the subcutaneous tissue of the forearm. Which CPT code applies?

Accepted Answer

25111

Answer

25110

Answer

25075

Answer

25076