cpt chapter 17 – Flashcards
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information given in the notes preceding a subsection is also contained in the section guidelines.
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false
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parenthetical phrases that sometimes follow a code or code group provided further information about codes that may be applicable.
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true
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unlisted codes are assigned to identify procedures for which there is no more specific code.
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true
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third-party payers determine the contents of a surgical package.
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true
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when using an unlisted code a(n) ----- must accompany the claim.
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special report
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the surgical package includes:
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typical follow-up care
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local anesthesia is defined in the cpt guidelines as:
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all of the above
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the usual global surgery period for a major procedure is:
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90 days
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the global surgery period includes:
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all routine preoperative and postoperative care
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this information is placed after some codes in the cpt manual and contains helpful information.
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parenthetical information
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what code is used to report routine postoperative care?
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99024
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excision including simple closure of benign lesions of the skin includes this type of anesthesia:
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local
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what are the divisions of the surgery section based on?
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body system
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the cpt code that is used to report materials and supplies by the physician for which no other more specific cpt code exists is:
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99070
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when the words "separate procedure" appear after the descriptor of a code, you know which of the following about that code?
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the procedure was a minor procedure that would only be reported if it was the only service provided.
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a triangle before a code indicates that the code description is or has been:
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revised
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which of the following represents the contents of a surgical package?
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preoperative , intraoperative, and postoperative services
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19499
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the correct code for an unlisted procedure for the breast is:
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15999
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unlisted procedure, excision pressure ulcer.
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38589
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unlisted laparoscopy procedure, lymphatic system.
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37501
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unlisted vascular endoscopy procedure.
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31299
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unlisted procedure, accessory sinuses.
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11400-11471
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excision--benign lesions.
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22532-22819
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spine: arthrodesis
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37184-37216
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transcatheter procedures
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34800-34834
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endocascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm.
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special report
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complexity service
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CPT surgical package definitions.
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evaluating the patient in the postanesthesia recovery area.
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materials supplied by physician
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list drugs, trays, supplies, and materials provided.
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physicians' services
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"special services and reports" is presented in the medicine section.
