Case Studies—Auditory Operative Reports

Abstract from Documentation:
a. Refer to Basic CPT/HCPCS for guidelines pertaining to myringotomy for insertion of tubes. What coding guidance is provided in the textbook for this procedure?

b. Time to Code:


a. Select code from tympanostomy range.

b. Index:
Tympanostomy, General Anesthesia

Code(s):
69436-50 Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia

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What is the appropriate E/M status and service for an annual nursing facility history and physical and MDS/RAI evaluation for a 92-year-old female resident?

A. Nursing home subsequent visit B. Domiciliary, rest home, or custodial service, established patient C. Preventive medicine services D. Other nursing facility services

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When coding an AMI locate the Main Term:

a. acute in the Index. b. myocardium in the Index. c. heart in the Index. d. infarct in the Index.

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It was discovered in the recovery room that a physician removed the left lung of a lung cancer patient scheduled to have the right lung removed. This is an example of ____. 

A. subpoena duces tecum B. an accident C. res ipsa loquitur D. battery E. assault

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Research on alternative and action sports shows that

A. they are organized around the values and experiences of males. B. women competitors receive more media coverage than male competitors. C. girls and women who succeed do so by avoiding risky tricks. D. they have been shaped by Title IX law.

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