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

CPT codes 27500–27514 cover fracture and dislocation treatment of the femur (thigh region).

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 -LT (Left Side) is used to identify procedures performed on the left side of the body.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

29881

Answer

CPT 29881 describes arthroscopy, knee, surgical, with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving).

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

Wound exploration codes (20100–20103) are selected based on the anatomic depth and extent of exploration required.

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

CPT codes 27880–27889 describe leg amputations at the level of the tibia and fibula (below the knee).

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CPC CPT Surgery: Musculoskeletal System