A - ✔✔A patient with hypertension is scheduled for same day surgery for removal of her
gallbladder due to chronic gallstones. She is examined preoperatively by her
cardiologist to be cleared for surgery.
What ICD-10-C
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A - ✔✔A patient with hypertension is scheduled for same day surgery for removal of her
gallbladder due to chronic gallstones. She is examined preoperatively by her
cardiologist to be cleared for surgery.
What ICD-10-CM codes are reported by the cardiologist?
A) Z01.810, K80.20, I10
B) I10, Z01.818, K80.20
C) K80.20, I10, Z01.810
D) K80.21, Z01.89, I10
D - ✔✔A patient is admitted for a simple primary examination of the gastrointestinal
system to rule out GI cancer. An Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is performed,
which includes examination of the esophagus, stomach and portions of the small
intestine. During the examination, a stricture of the esophagus is identified and
subsequently dilated via balloon dilation (20 mm). What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes
are reported?
A) 43235, K22.2
B) 43235, C15.9
C) 43248, Q39.3
D) 43249, K22.2
D - ✔✔A screening colonoscopy is performed on a 50 year-old patient with a family
history of colon cancer. Multiple polyps were found during the procedure. Two polyps in
the transverse colon were removed with hot forceps cautery. Three polyps in the
ascending colon were removed via snare. Portions of all polyp tissues were to be sent
to pathology. What are the correct CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes for this patient
encounter?
A) 48584 x2, 45385 x3, K63.5
B) 45384, 45385-59, K63.5, Z12.11, Z80.0
C) 45384 x2, 45385 x3, Z80.0, K63.5, Z12.11
D) 45384, 45385-59, Z12.11, D12.3, D12.2, Z80.0
B - ✔✔A 33 year-old male patient presents to the endoscopy suite to determine if he
has an ulcer. The physician performs a diagnostic scope through the esophagus,
stomach and into the duodenum and jejunum. During the scope the patient has a
severe drop in blood pressure and the physician discontinues the procedure, but not
before observing and diagnosing a bleeding ulcer on the stomach lining as well a
perforated ulcer in the jejunum. A repeat examination is planned.
What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?
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