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  1. A physician performs a laparoscopic appendectomy and also performs an incidental laparoscopic cholecystectomy at the same session. How should this be reported?

    Answer: Report both procedures with modifier -51 on the secondary procedure

    Both procedures should be reported, with modifier -51 appended to the secondary (lower-valued) procedure to indicate multiple procedures.

  2. Which of the following best describes an 'unbundling' error in medical coding?

    Answer: Reporting component codes separately when a comprehensive code should be used

    Unbundling occurs when services covered by a single comprehensive CPT code are billed as separate codes, inflating reimbursement.

  3. A patient has Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease, stage 3. Which ICD-10-CM combination code captures both conditions?

    Answer: E11.22

    E11.22 represents Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease, stage 3 as a combination code.

  4. Which of the following describes the correct sequencing when a patient is admitted for chemotherapy and also has the underlying malignancy?

    Answer: Sequence the chemotherapy encounter code (Z51.11) first, followed by the malignancy code

    When the admission is solely for chemotherapy, Z51.11 is the principal diagnosis; the malignancy is coded as a secondary diagnosis.

  5. What is the global surgical period for most major surgeries in the Medicare fee schedule?

    Answer: 90 days

    Medicare assigns a 90-day global period to most major surgical procedures, encompassing pre- and post-operative care.

  6. A coder is reviewing a chart where the physician documented 'UTI' without further specification. Which ICD-10-CM code should be assigned?

    Answer: N39.0

    N39.0 (Urinary tract infection, site not specified) is used when the physician documents UTI without identifying a specific site.

  7. Which HCPCS Level II code range is used to report durable medical equipment (DME)?

    Answer: E0100–E9999

    HCPCS Level II E-codes (E0100–E9999) are designated for durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, and hospital beds.

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