AAPC - Chapter 20 Review Exam with expert
interventions (Guaranteed Success)
A patient with coronary atherosclerosis underwent a PTCA in the left anterior descending and in
the first diagonal of the LD. What CPT® code(s) is/are reported? - answer 92920-LD, 92921-LD
A child with suspected sleep apnea was given an apnea monitoring device to use over the next
month. The device was capable of recording and storing data relative to heart and respiratory
rate and pattern. The pediatric pulmonologist reviewed the data and reported to the child's
primary pediatrician. What CPT® code(s) is/are reported for the monitor attachment, download
of data, provider review, interpretation and report? - answer 94774
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? - answer 99152, 99153
A patient who has had two recent seizures underwent a 3-hour EEG study. What CPT® code is
reported? - answer 95813
A cardiologist provided an interpretation and report of an EKG. What CPT® code is reported? -
answer 93010
A 59 year-old male experienced left arm pain while cleaning the garage. There was no injury. His
provider scheduled a 30-minute stress test using the Bruce Protocol at the hospital. There was
no arm pain while on the treadmill; he did have a slight heart rhythm abnormality. The patient
rested for 2 minutes. He had no further symptoms or pain. The cardiologist supervised the
study, interpreted the test and dictated a report. What CPT® code(s) is/are reported? - answer
93016, 93018
, A patient with hypertensive cardiovascular disease is admitted by his primary care provider.
What is/are the correct ICD-10-CM code(s) for this encounter? - answer I11.9
A 30 year-old male cut his right hand on a nail repairing the gutter on his house. Six days later it
became infected. He went to the intermediate care center in his neighborhood, his first visit
there. The wound was very red and warm with purulent material present. The wound was
irrigated extensively with sterile water and covered with a clean sterile dressing. An injection of
Bicillin CR, 1,200,000 units was given. The patient was instructed to return in three to four days.
The provider diagnosed open wound of the hand with cellulitis. A problem focused history and
examination with a low MDM were performed. What are the codes? - answer 99201, 96372,
J0558 x 12, S61.411A, L03.113, W45.0XXA, Y93.H9
A patient with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), BCR/ABL-positive has an implanted access port
for delivery of chemotherapy. The device needs to be irrigated before receiving treatment.
What ICD-10-CM and CPT® codes are reported for the irrigation? - answer 96523, C92.10
A patient with severe atrial fibrillation presents for an EPS study. The cardiologist performs the
professional component of a comprehensive EPS study, including right atrial and ventricular
pacing/recording, bundle of His recording and induction of atrial fibrillation, and insertion and
repositioning of multiple electrode catheters. What CPT® code(s) is/are reported? - answer
93620-26
A patient diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis has increasing muscle weakness in the
upper extremities. The provider orders needle electromyography (EMG) to record electrical
activity of the muscles. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported? - answer 95861, G12.21
A patient with atrial fibrillation had a dual lead pacemaker implanted 1 year ago. Today she
returns to the provider's office for evaluation of function of the device by analyzing and
reviewing the parameters stored comparing it to current readings. It was determined minor
adjustments and reprogramming were needed. What CPT® code is reported? - answer 93280
What ICD-10-CM code is reported for post-mastectomy of the left breast? - answer Z90.12
interventions (Guaranteed Success)
A patient with coronary atherosclerosis underwent a PTCA in the left anterior descending and in
the first diagonal of the LD. What CPT® code(s) is/are reported? - answer 92920-LD, 92921-LD
A child with suspected sleep apnea was given an apnea monitoring device to use over the next
month. The device was capable of recording and storing data relative to heart and respiratory
rate and pattern. The pediatric pulmonologist reviewed the data and reported to the child's
primary pediatrician. What CPT® code(s) is/are reported for the monitor attachment, download
of data, provider review, interpretation and report? - answer 94774
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? - answer 99152, 99153
A patient who has had two recent seizures underwent a 3-hour EEG study. What CPT® code is
reported? - answer 95813
A cardiologist provided an interpretation and report of an EKG. What CPT® code is reported? -
answer 93010
A 59 year-old male experienced left arm pain while cleaning the garage. There was no injury. His
provider scheduled a 30-minute stress test using the Bruce Protocol at the hospital. There was
no arm pain while on the treadmill; he did have a slight heart rhythm abnormality. The patient
rested for 2 minutes. He had no further symptoms or pain. The cardiologist supervised the
study, interpreted the test and dictated a report. What CPT® code(s) is/are reported? - answer
93016, 93018
, A patient with hypertensive cardiovascular disease is admitted by his primary care provider.
What is/are the correct ICD-10-CM code(s) for this encounter? - answer I11.9
A 30 year-old male cut his right hand on a nail repairing the gutter on his house. Six days later it
became infected. He went to the intermediate care center in his neighborhood, his first visit
there. The wound was very red and warm with purulent material present. The wound was
irrigated extensively with sterile water and covered with a clean sterile dressing. An injection of
Bicillin CR, 1,200,000 units was given. The patient was instructed to return in three to four days.
The provider diagnosed open wound of the hand with cellulitis. A problem focused history and
examination with a low MDM were performed. What are the codes? - answer 99201, 96372,
J0558 x 12, S61.411A, L03.113, W45.0XXA, Y93.H9
A patient with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), BCR/ABL-positive has an implanted access port
for delivery of chemotherapy. The device needs to be irrigated before receiving treatment.
What ICD-10-CM and CPT® codes are reported for the irrigation? - answer 96523, C92.10
A patient with severe atrial fibrillation presents for an EPS study. The cardiologist performs the
professional component of a comprehensive EPS study, including right atrial and ventricular
pacing/recording, bundle of His recording and induction of atrial fibrillation, and insertion and
repositioning of multiple electrode catheters. What CPT® code(s) is/are reported? - answer
93620-26
A patient diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis has increasing muscle weakness in the
upper extremities. The provider orders needle electromyography (EMG) to record electrical
activity of the muscles. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported? - answer 95861, G12.21
A patient with atrial fibrillation had a dual lead pacemaker implanted 1 year ago. Today she
returns to the provider's office for evaluation of function of the device by analyzing and
reviewing the parameters stored comparing it to current readings. It was determined minor
adjustments and reprogramming were needed. What CPT® code is reported? - answer 93280
What ICD-10-CM code is reported for post-mastectomy of the left breast? - answer Z90.12
