CPT Coding Module 9 for final – Flashcards
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A cystourethroscope is passed through the urethra to the bladder to view the urinary collecting system.
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True
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A common abbreviation for a transurethral electrosurgery of the prostate is TURP.
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False
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The insertion and removal of a temporary stent during diagnostic or therapeutic cystourethroscopic interventions is included in 52320-52355 and not reported separately.
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True
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When urodynamics are performed and the physician only interprets the results, the correct modifier would be:
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-26
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To report the cystourethroscopic removal of a self-retaining indwelling ureteral stent, the correct codes would be 52310 or 52315. What modifier would be applied?
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-58
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An instillation procedure of the bladder is performed for treatment of:
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Bladder Cancer
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The type of treatment used to treat prostate cancer by placing the radioactive elements directly into the prostate.
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brachytherapy
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When lithotripsy is performed, the patient may be surrounded by:
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liquid
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What do the letters in UPP stand for?
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urethral pressure profile
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Within the Male Genital System, the greatest numbers of codes fall under what category?
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penis
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The term that describes the study of the motion and flow of urine is:
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urodynamics
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Endoscopic procedures within the Urinary subsection, Kidney subheading, are often divided based on this unique factor:
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existence of a stoma
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Urethral dilatation codes are often divided based on this factor:
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initial or subsequent
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Test to measure kidney and ureter flow and pressure
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Manometric study
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Removal of a kidney
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Nephrectomy
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Removal of urine from the bladder
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Bladder aspiration
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Removal of the prostate
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Prostatectomy
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Area located behind the abdominal cavity
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Retroperitoneal
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Kidney stone
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Calculus
