CPC CPT Surgery: Musculoskeletal System

Question 1

A surgeon performs an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of a displaced fracture of the femoral shaft. Which CPT code range covers fracture treatment of the femur?

Accepted Answer

27500–27514

Answer

24500–24516

Answer

25600–25624

Answer

28400–28415

Question 2

Which modifier is appended to a musculoskeletal procedure to indicate it was performed on the left side?

Accepted Answer

Modifier -LT

Answer

Modifier -50

Answer

Modifier -RT

Answer

Modifier -52

Question 3

A physician performs an arthroscopic partial medial meniscectomy of the knee. Which CPT code is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

29881

Answer

29880

Answer

29870

Answer

29877

Question 4

When coding a wound exploration due to penetrating trauma, which factor primarily determines the appropriate CPT code?

Accepted Answer

Depth and extent of the wound exploration

Answer

Number of sutures placed

Answer

Type of anesthesia used

Answer

Patient's age

Question 5

A patient undergoes amputation of the lower leg through the tibia and fibula. Which CPT code range applies?

Accepted Answer

27880–27889

Answer

27590–27598

Answer

28800–28805

Answer

27600–27612

Question 6

Which CPT code describes application of a short arm cast?

Accepted Answer

29125

Answer

29105

Answer

29085

Answer

29130