Deck 19: Digestive System

Question 1

A common abbreviation for procedure code 43260 endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is ERCP.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

If totally unrelated to the condition requiring critical care, code 43752 can be coded with the critical care codes.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

I&D of a peritonsillar abscess.
CPT Code: ____________________

Answer 3

42700

Question 4

Excision, lesion of the palate with a simple primary closure.
CPT Code: ____________________

Question 5

A physician is placing a nasogastric tube using fluoroscopic guidance.
CPT Code: ____________________

Question 6

The mucosal and submucosal tissue of the lips and cheeks are included in the oral cavity.

Question 7

A direct ligation of esophageal varices.
CPT Code: ____________________

Question 8

The correct code for an intraoperative colonic lavage is 44701.

Question 9

With the exception of incisional and ventral hernias, the use of mesh or other prosthesis is not separately reported when performing hernia repairs.

Question 10

The procedure used to develop an artificial opening through the abdominal wall is:

A)catheterization
B)canalization
C)exteriorization
D)cannulization

Question 11

A diagnostic, transoral, flexible esophagoscopy was performed.During the procedure an esophageal polyp was found and removed by hot biopsy forceps.
CPT Code: ____________________

Question 12

Plastic repair of the cleft lip/nasal deformity primary bilateral, one of two stages.
CPT Code: ____________________

Question 13

What two words are important factors in coding hernia repair?

A)incarcerated/strangulated
B)open/closed
C)hemorrhage/nonhemorrhage
D)definitive/exploratory

Question 14

The first step in choosing the correct digestive endoscopic procedure code is to identify the ____ of the procedure.

A)extent
B)complexity
C)urgency
D)position

Question 15

For a fine-needle aspiration of the salivary gland, the correct code would be 42400.

Question 16

When a diagnostic colonoscopy is coded, the code includes:

A)anoscopy
B)proctosigmoidoscopy
C)sigmoidoscopy
D)all of the above

Question 17

When a colectomy is performed, a segment of the stomach is resected and an anastomosis is performed between the remaining ends.

Question 18

A gastrostomy tube is placed inside the stomach for:

A)draining peritoneal fluid
B)draining urine
C)feeding purposes
D)a weight loss measure

Question 19

Code 45999 is the correct code to report an unlisted laparoscopic procedure of the anus.

Question 20

When coding 44701, it is necessary to add a modifier -51.

Question 21

Match each term with the correct phrase below.
Examination of the entire colon

A)Colonoscopy
B)Proctosigmoidoscopy
C)Sigmoidoscopy
D)Laparoscopy

Question 22

Transection of the esophagus with repair for esophageal varices.
CPT Code: ____________________

Question 23

Colotomy with removal of foreign body.
CPT Code: ____________________

Question 24

Repair of an initial reduced inguinal hernia; with a hydrocelectomy in a patient who is 28 months of age.
CPT Code: ____________________

Question 25

Match each term with the correct phrase below.
Examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon

A)Colonoscopy
B)Proctosigmoidoscopy
C)Sigmoidoscopy
D)Laparoscopy

Question 26

Surgical repair of reducible inguinal hernia of a 4-month-old male, initial repair.
CPT Code: ____________________

Question 27

Plastic repair of a bilateral cleft lip, primary, in one stage.
CPT Code: ____________________

Question 28

The gallbladder is removed under laparoscopic guidance.
CPT Code: ____________________

Question 29

A morbidly obese patient's stomach is partitioned with a staple line on the lesser curvature.A short limb of small bowel 90 cm is divided and anastomosis is accomplished to the upper stomach pouch.
CPT Code: ____________________

Question 30

Match each term with the correct phrase below.
Examination of the sigmoid colon

A)Colonoscopy
B)Proctosigmoidoscopy
C)Sigmoidoscopy
D)Laparoscopy

Question 31

Match each term with the correct phrase below.
Exploration of abdominal and pelvic cavities

A)Colonoscopy
B)Proctosigmoidoscopy
C)Sigmoidoscopy
D)Laparoscopy

Question 32

____________________ is the term that describes the displacement of an organ or tissue that protrudes through the wall or from the cavity that usually contains it.

Question 33

The destruction by electrosurgery of fourteen papilloma lesions in the anal area.
CPT Code: ____________________