CPC Surgical Coding Principles

Question 1

Which CPT code range covers procedures on the musculoskeletal system?

Accepted Answer

20000–29999

Answer

30000–39999

Answer

10000–19999

Answer

40000–49999

Question 2

What does the global surgical package typically include?

Accepted Answer

Pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care

Answer

Only the surgical procedure itself

Answer

Only post-operative visits

Answer

Anesthesia services only

Question 3

When a surgeon performs two separate procedures during the same operative session, which modifier is most commonly appended?

Accepted Answer

-51

Answer

-59

Answer

-22

Answer

-25

Question 4

Which term describes the surgical entry into a body cavity without an incision using a scope?

Accepted Answer

Endoscopy

Answer

Laparotomy

Answer

Arthrotomy

Answer

Thoracotomy

Question 5

A physician removes a 1.5 cm benign lesion from the back along with 0.3 cm margins. What is the excised diameter used for code selection?

Accepted Answer

2.1 cm

Answer

1.5 cm

Answer

1.8 cm

Answer

0.6 cm

Question 6

Which modifier indicates a procedure was performed on the right side of the body?

Accepted Answer

-RT

Answer

-LT

Answer

-50

Answer

-52