The surgeon performed a nipple-sparing mastectomy, how is this reported to distinguish this procedure from a total mastectomy?
What will be an ideal response?
All of the mastectomy procedures for cancer are reported with 19303. There are no special codes for this type of procedure. Guidance provided in CPT Assistant, March 2015.
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a. To restore the patient's SO2 b. To restore lung volume and minimize fa-tigue c. To allow the patient time to ask questions d. To decrease the likelihood of acute air trapping
Add or subtract the decimals. 5.11 + 0.28 =
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
In order for a physician's office to be able to perform certain lab tests, a ____ must be obtained
A) grant B) certificate of waiver C) CMS certification D) physician office waiver
For the fourth character of the Obstetrics Section a value of 1 means products of conception, ectopic.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)