Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Code 55250–50 is reported for a bilateral vasectomy.
2. The patient reports that her breasts are too large and as a result, she experiences severe
back and shoulder pain. The physician performs a reduction mammoplasty and the
correct code assignment is 19318–50.
3. Incision and drainage of carbuncle on left hip is performed and the correct code
assignment is 10060–LT.
4. The surgeon performed a screening colonoscopy and reached the cecum, but due to a
poor prep, the procedure was discontinued and rescheduled. Modifier 53 would be
appended to the colonoscopy code for the physician’s service.


1. False
2. True
3. False
4. True

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