Exam 15: Musculoskeletal System

Which treatment of a fracture requires the fracture to be exposed to view or opened at a remote site for nailing across the fracture?

An orthopedic surgeon cannot report the service of ultrasonic guidance because this is a radiologic procedure, and only a radiologist can report services represented in the Radiology section.

Using codes from the wound exploration category requires the coder to assess the extent of the procedure.

Arthroscopic medial meniscus repair. CPT Code: ____________________

A ____ arthroscopy is always included in a surgical arthroscopy.

Arthrocentesis is:

A hip replacement is coded based on the:

Steven was rollerblading when he hit a bump in the road and fell.As he went down, he tried to break the fall with his hands.He presented to the emergency department with pain and swelling in his left wrist.Radiologic exams were taken of the wrist.It was determined by the physician that he fractured his distal radius.The emergency room physician applied a static short-arm splint to the fractured wrist and referred the patient to the orthopedist on call.Report only the treatment, not the x-ray or ED E/M service. CPT Code: ____________________

Surgical arthroscopy of the shoulder, rotator cuff repair. CPT Code: ____________________

Closed treatment of second and third metatarsal fractures of the left foot, with manipulation.Select all possible CPT Code answers.

Surgical and fracture repair codes in the musculoskeletal subsection:

Arthroscopy is a desirable treatment choice by physicians and patients because the:

Mr.Rappoport has been diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis in the joints of his fingers.The physician performs an interphalangeal joint replacement of the index finger with a prosthetic implant. CPT Code: ____________________

Which of the following is not a treatment method for a dislocation?

Total hip replacement for the treatment of severe osteoarthritis. CPT Code: ____________________

You cannot report codes for open wound exploration (20100-20103) if the wound is sufficient in size to accomplish the repair and the wound does not need to be enlarged.

Closed treatment of hip dislocation, status post hip arthroplasty, without anesthesia. CPT Code: ____________________

Steven was able to make an appointment with the orthopedist within a few hours of being seen in the ED for a splint to his left wrist after a fall.The orthopedist reviewed the x-rays from the emergency room and agreed with emergency room physician that the distal radius was fractured.A short-arm fiberglass cast was applied, and the fracture was expected to heal in 6-8 weeks.Report the closed treatment of this fracture. CPT Code: ____________________

Open treatment of a hip fracture of proximal neck with prosthetic femoral hip replacement. CPT Code: ____________________

Which term describes a reduction?