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

Bone graft obtained through the same incision as the fusion is considered integral and not separately reportable.

Question 2

Which CPT code describes total knee arthroplasty (TKA)?

Accepted Answer

27447

Answer

CPT 27447 describes arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau (medial AND lateral compartment) with or without patella resurfacing — the standard total knee replacement code.

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

The global surgical package includes the pre-op visit on day of surgery (or one day prior for major), intra-operative services, and routine post-op care within the global period.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

25600

Answer

CPT 25600 is closed treatment of distal radial fracture (e.g., Colles or Smith type) without manipulation.

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 -51 (Multiple Procedures) is appended to the secondary and subsequent procedures to indicate multiple procedures were performed at the same session.

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CPC CPT Surgery: Musculoskeletal System 2