AAPC CPC Chapter 11 | with 100% Correct Answers.
A Correct Answer: A patient with hypertension is scheduled for same day surgery for removal of
her gallbladder due to chronic gallstones. She is examined preoperatively
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AAPC CPC Chapter 11 | with 100% Correct Answers.
A Correct Answer: 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 Correct Answer: 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 Correct Answer: 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 Correct Answer: 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?
A) 43235-52, K25.4, K28.5
B) 43235-53, K25.4, K28.5
C) 43200-52, K25.5, K28.5
D) 43235-53, K25.4, K28.1
A Correct Answer: A patient presents for esophageal dilation. The physician begins dilation by
using a bougie. This attempt was unsuccessful. The physician then dilates the esophagus
transendoscopically using a balloon (25mm). What CPT® code(s) is/are reported?
A) 43220
B) 43450-53, 43220
C) 43450, 43220
D) 43220, 43450-52
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