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Patient has cervical spondylosis with myelopathy. The surgeon performed a bilateral posteriorlaminectomy with facetectomies at each level and foraminotomies performed between interspaces C5-C6 and C6-C7. Bilateral decompression of the nerve roots is achieved.What CPT® coding is reported?

• 63045, 63048
• 63040-50, 63043, 63043
• 63050-50
• 63015

Which one of the following is a commercial or private payer?

• Blue Cross Blue Shield

A patient who has colon adenocarcinoma undergoes a laparoscopic partial colectomy. The surgeon removes the proximal colon and terminal ileum and reconnects the cut ends of the distal ileum and remaining colon.What procedure and diagnosis codes are reported?

• 44204, C18.2
• 44140, C18.9
• 44205, C18.9
• 44160, C18.2

A 55-year-old patient was recently diagnosed with an enlarged goiter. It has been two years since her last visit to the endocrinologist. A new doctor in the exact same specialty group will be examining her. The physician performs a medically appropriate history and exam. The provider reviewed the TSH results and ultrasound. The provider orders a fine needle aspiration biopsy which is a minor procedure.What E/M code is reported?

• 99202
• 99214
• 99205
• 99213

An interventional radiologist performs an abdominal paracentesis in his office utilizing ultrasonic imaging guidance to remove excess fluid. What CPT® coding is reported?

• 49082, 76942
• 49083, 76942-26
• 49083
• 49082, 76942-26

Mr. Woolridge has had a suspicious lesion on his left shoulder for approximately eight weeks that is not healing. On the dermatologist's exam of left shoulder blade, there is excoriation and scabbing and the lesion not healing. Patient agrees and wishes to proceed with a punch biopsy of the lesion. A punch biopsy is taken of the lesion and sent to pathology. A simple repair is performed at the biopsysite.What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?

• 11102, 12001-51, D49.2
• 11102, L98.9
• 11104, D49.2
• 11104,12001-51, L98.9

A 6-French sheath and catheter is placed into the coronary artery and is advanced to the left side of the heart into the ventricle. Ventriculography is performed using power injection of contrast agent. Pressures in the left heart are obtained. The coronary arteries are also selected and imaged.What CPT® code is reported?

• 93460
• 93454
• 93456
• 93458

A patient is taken to the radiology department for a radiological cardiac catheterization. An acute MI of the left anterior descending coronary artery is found. The cardiologist performs a suction thrombectomy, followed by atherectomy and a stent to the artery. A CRNA provides MAC for this patient, who is status P5.What code/modifier combination would you report for the services of the CRNA?

• 01925-QZ-QS-P5
• 00520-QZ-P5
• 00520-QX-QS-P5
• 01925-QZ-P5

A patient with malignant lymphoma is administered the antineoplastic drug Rituximab 800 mg and then 100 mg of Benadryl.Which HCPCS Level II codes are reported for both drugs administered intravenously?

• J9312 x 80, J1200 x 2
• J9312, J1200
• J9312, Q0163
• J9312 x 80, 00163 x 2

The surgeon performs Roux-en-Y anastomosis of the extrahepatic biliary duct to the gastrointestinal tract on a 45-year-old patient.What CPT® code is reported?

• 47785
• 47780
• 47740
• 47760