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Group 3 Final Exam Answers for Psychology 2400 (1)
Question 1 4 out of 4 points
A patient was brought to the emergency department in cardiac arrest. The
physician immediately initiated CPR. What CPT® code is reported for CPR?
Selected Answer: d. 92950
Correct Answer: d. 92950
Response
Rationale: Medical personnel usually begin cardiopulmonary
Feedback:
resuscitation (CPR) which provides artificial breathing and chest
compressions for a person in cardiac arrest. In the CPT® Index
you can look for either CPR or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or
Resuscitation/Cardiopulmonary. All indexed items direct you to
code 92950.
Question 2 4 out of 4 points
A patient with cardiac arrhythmia has a pacemaker system with electrodes
in the atrium and ventricle.The patient visits his cardiologist for evaluation of
the battery, leads, capture and sensing function, heart rhythm and
programmed parameters of the system which included connection,
recording, and disconnection of the pacemaker. Analysis, review, and a
report were performed by the physician and placed in the record. What
CPT® code is reported?
Selected Answer: b. 93288
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Correct Answer: b. 93288
Response Rationale: In the CPT® Index look for Pacemaker directing you
Feedback: to see Cardiac Assist Devices. In the CPT® Index look for
Cardiac Assist Devices/Pacemaker System/Device and
Evaluation. Code 93288 describes evaluation, analysis and
report for single or dual chamber or multiple lead pacemakers or
leadless pacemaker systems. This patient has a dual chamber
system with leads in both the atrium and ventricle. The
procedure was performed in the office, not remotely.
Question 3 4 out of 4 points
A 5 year-old fell on broken glass and required suturing of a laceration. Due
to the age and combative behavior of the patient, the provider utilized
moderate sedation while repairing the laceration. The provider gave the
child 50 mg of Ketamine IM. A nurse monitored the patient during the
procedure which took 30 minutes. What CPT® code is reported for moderate
sedation?
Selected Answer: d. 99152, 99153
Correct Answer: d. 99152, 99153
Response Rationale: Moderate sedation is often used for pediatric patients
Feedback: in situations not normally requiring sedation. In this case, the
provider administered sedation with a nurse assisting in
monitoring the patient. In the CPT® Index look for
Sedation/Moderate/with Independent Observation. Code
selection is based on age of the patient and the length of time.
Code 99152 describes an encounter using moderate sedation,
and the physician or other qualified health care professional
rendering the diagnostic or therapeutic service also manages the
sedation. This code is specific for the age of the patient and up
to 15 minutes of time. Add-on 99153 is for each additional 15
minutes of intraservice time.
Question 4 0 out of 4 points
A patient who has had two recent seizures underwent a 3-hour continuous
EEG recording, without video. The physician interpreted the study and
documented a report in the patient’s medical record. What CPT® code is
reported?
Selected Answer: a. 95711
Correct Answer: d. 95717
Response Rationale: In the CPT® Index look for EEG directing you to See
Feedback: Electroencephalography (EEG). Look for Electroencephalography
(EEG)/Recording/Detection. The patient had a 3 hour continuous
EEG without use of video which the physician interpreted, not an
EEG technologist. The correct code to report is 95717.
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Question 5 4 out of 4 points
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Group 3 Final Exam Answers for Psychology 2400 (1)
Question 1 4 out of 4 points
A patient was brought to the emergency department in cardiac arrest. The
physician immediately initiated CPR. What CPT® code is reported for CPR?
Selected Answer: d. 92950
Correct Answer: d. 92950
Response
Rationale: Medical personnel usually begin cardiopulmonary
Feedback:
resuscitation (CPR) which provides artificial breathing and chest
compressions for a person in cardiac arrest. In the CPT® Index
you can look for either CPR or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or
Resuscitation/Cardiopulmonary. All indexed items direct you to
code 92950.
Question 2 4 out of 4 points
A patient with cardiac arrhythmia has a pacemaker system with electrodes
in the atrium and ventricle.The patient visits his cardiologist for evaluation of
the battery, leads, capture and sensing function, heart rhythm and
programmed parameters of the system which included connection,
recording, and disconnection of the pacemaker. Analysis, review, and a
report were performed by the physician and placed in the record. What
CPT® code is reported?
Selected Answer: b. 93288
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Correct Answer: b. 93288
Response Rationale: In the CPT® Index look for Pacemaker directing you
Feedback: to see Cardiac Assist Devices. In the CPT® Index look for
Cardiac Assist Devices/Pacemaker System/Device and
Evaluation. Code 93288 describes evaluation, analysis and
report for single or dual chamber or multiple lead pacemakers or
leadless pacemaker systems. This patient has a dual chamber
system with leads in both the atrium and ventricle. The
procedure was performed in the office, not remotely.
Question 3 4 out of 4 points
A 5 year-old fell on broken glass and required suturing of a laceration. Due
to the age and combative behavior of the patient, the provider utilized
moderate sedation while repairing the laceration. The provider gave the
child 50 mg of Ketamine IM. A nurse monitored the patient during the
procedure which took 30 minutes. What CPT® code is reported for moderate
sedation?
Selected Answer: d. 99152, 99153
Correct Answer: d. 99152, 99153
Response Rationale: Moderate sedation is often used for pediatric patients
Feedback: in situations not normally requiring sedation. In this case, the
provider administered sedation with a nurse assisting in
monitoring the patient. In the CPT® Index look for
Sedation/Moderate/with Independent Observation. Code
selection is based on age of the patient and the length of time.
Code 99152 describes an encounter using moderate sedation,
and the physician or other qualified health care professional
rendering the diagnostic or therapeutic service also manages the
sedation. This code is specific for the age of the patient and up
to 15 minutes of time. Add-on 99153 is for each additional 15
minutes of intraservice time.
Question 4 0 out of 4 points
A patient who has had two recent seizures underwent a 3-hour continuous
EEG recording, without video. The physician interpreted the study and
documented a report in the patient’s medical record. What CPT® code is
reported?
Selected Answer: a. 95711
Correct Answer: d. 95717
Response Rationale: In the CPT® Index look for EEG directing you to See
Feedback: Electroencephalography (EEG). Look for Electroencephalography
(EEG)/Recording/Detection. The patient had a 3 hour continuous
EEG without use of video which the physician interpreted, not an
EEG technologist. The correct code to report is 95717.
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Question 5 4 out of 4 points
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