FILE 2026 COMPREHENSIVE ANSWER
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◉ Identify the appropriate ICD-10-PCS code(s) for a coronary artery
bypass of two sites, one using the left internal mammary artery to
the left proximal anterior descending artery, and one using the right
internal mammary artery to the distal left anterior descending
artery, both done via thoracotomy.
1. 02104K8, 02104K9
2. 02110A8, 02110A9
3. 02100Z8, 02100Z9
4. 021109W.
Answer: 02100Z8, 02100Z9
◉ Coronary arteriography serves as a diagnostic tool in detecting
obstruction within the coronary arteries. Identify the technique
using two catheters inserted percutaneously through the femoral
artery.
1. Brachial
2. Stones
3. Judkins
4. Femoral.
,Answer: Judkins
◉ Identify the correct ICD-10-CM code(s) for a patient who arrives
at the hospital for outpatient laboratory services ordered by the
physician to monitor the patient's Coumadin levels. A prothrombin
time (PT) is performed to check the patient's long-term use of his
anticoagulant treatment.
1. Z51.81, Z79.01
2. Z51.81, Z79.02
3. Z79.01, R79.1
4. Z79.01.
Answer: Z51.81, Z79.01
◉ The patient was admitted to the outpatient department for a
diagnostic procedure. An endoscope was inserted through the anus
and advanced to the transverse colon. The procedure was stopped
due to poor prep. Assign the physician's service for this procedure.
1. 45384
2. 45378-53
3. 45378
4. 45346-52.
Answer: 45378-53
, ◉ Identify the CPT code(s) for the following patient: A two-year-old
boy presented to the hospital to have his gastrostomy tube
repositioned under fluoroscopic guidance.
1. 43752
2. 43761
3. 43761, 76000
4. 49450.
Answer: 43761, 76000
◉ Identify the ICD-10-CM code(s) for the following: threatened
abortion with hemorrhage at 15 weeks; home undelivered.
1. O20.0, O20.9
2. O20.0, Z3A.15
3. O20.8
4. O20.8, Z3A.15.
Answer: O20.0, Z3A.15
◉ Identify the ICD-10-CM code for diaper rash in elderly patient.
1. L21.9
2. L22
3. R21
4. L74.3.