A diagnostic irrigation of the nose using an irrigating substance via a percutaneous approach is reported with code _____
a. 3E1978X b. 3E1B38X
c. 3E1F38Z d. 3E1938X
d
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. A surgeon used a trocar technique (placement of a suprapubic tube) to perform cryosurgical ablation of the prostate. CPT code 55873 is the only code needed to report this procedure. 2. A physician performed two trigger point injections in two different muscles. CPT code 20552 would be reported twice. 3. The surgeon performs a laparoscopic appendectomy at the same time as the laparoscopic colostomy. Both the laparoscopic, appendectomy (code 44970) and the laparoscopic colostomy (code 44188) codes are reported. 4. The surgeon performed a laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy using the daVinci® robotic assistance system. This procedure is reported as an unlisted code. 5. When reporting a code for a wound repair, the code selection is based on the final size of the wound after it was repaired not on the initial size.
Using a CPT manual, select the correct anesthesia code
Anesthesia: General Procedure: Plantar fasciotomy of the instep of the left foot. After the administration of anesthesia, the patient was placed in surgical position. A transverse incision, 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) in length, was made distal to the surface of the plantar heel and deepened down to the level of the fascia. A retractor was placed into the site and held with hemostasis. The plantar fascia was transected using a #15 sterile deep blade. The site was closed with horizontal mattress sutures. The patient tolerated the procedure well and was sent to the recovery room in stable condition.
Principle A: Beneficence and Nonmaleficence is associated with which of the following virtues:
a. compassionate, humane b. faithful, dependable c. honest, reliable d. judicious, fair
Which instruction would be beneficial to include in nutritional therapy for patients with hypertension?
A. Restrict potassium intake by limiting the intake of fruits and vegetables B. Increase the percentage of calories from saturated fats to 30% C. Eliminate foods that contain lactose from the diet D. Restrict sodium intake to 2 to 3 g per day E. Reduce calcium intake to 400 mg per day