CPC Exam Dumps - Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam

CPT code 11102 is for punch biopsy of skin, including simple closure. CPT code 12001-51 is for simple repair of superficial wounds, with modifier 51 indicating multiple procedures. ICD-10-CM code D49.2 is used for a neoplasm of unspecified behavior of the bone, soft tissue, and skin. This coding accurately reflects the punch biopsy and simple repair performed on the lesion.

AMA ' s CPT® Professional Edition (current year), ICD-10-CM (current year)

According to the CPT® guidelines for Repair (Closure), an intermediate repair includes the closure of a wound with one or more layers of subcutaneous tissue and superficial fascia in addition to the skin (epidermal and dermal) closure. It also involves extensive cleaning of the wound, which includes copious irrigation and the removal of particulate matter. This description fits the scenario provided in the question.

AMA ' s CPT® Professional Edition, Repair (Closure) guidelines.

The described scope reaches thesigmoid colon, which is consistent with aflexible sigmoidoscopyrather than a full colonoscopy. The key therapeutic action is that the polyps were treated byablation(destruction), not snare excision or biopsy. CPT45346represents flexible sigmoidoscopy withablationof tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s). You report the sigmoidoscopy ablation codeoncefor the session; you do not multiply it by the number of polyps unless CPT instructions explicitly direct unit reporting (which is not the standard approach for these endoscopic therapeutic codes). For diagnosis, polyps in thesigmoid colonare coded asK63.5 (polyp of colon).K62.1is arectal polypcode and does not fit because the polyps are in the sigmoid colon. Therefore,45346withK63.5is correct. CPC exam tip: match thescope extent(sigmoid) and theremoval method(ablation).

72114 = Radiologic exam, lumbosacral spine, complete with bending views

Other codes represent fewer views or different spine regions

1. Procedure and CPT® Code Selection:

The obstetric panel ordered includes the following tests: syphilis screening (non-treponemal), automated CBC with manual differential WBC count, HBsAg, rubella antibody, serum antibody screen, and ABO/Rh blood typing.

CPT® Code 80055 is for a comprehensive obstetric panel that includes all these components. This code is intended to report the entire panel of tests as a bundled service rather than itemizing each individual test.

2. Rationale for Excluding Other Options:

Option B lists the individual component codes for each test in the obstetric panel (e.g., 85027, 85007, 87340, etc.), but using 80055 is more appropriate because it provides a single code to report the full obstetric panel and follows CPT® bundling guidelines.

Option C also lists the individual tests separately, which is unnecessary when 80055 includes all these components.

Option D lists 80081, which is for an obstetric panel that includes HIV testing. Since HIV testing is not part of the tests described in this scenario, 80081 is incorrect.

3. AAPC and CPT® Coding Guidelines:

AAPC guidelines recommend using the single code 80055 when all components of an obstetric panel are ordered together, as itemizing each test individually is not necessary.

Therefore, the correct answer is A. 80055.

For initial fracture care of a closed scaphoid fracture, code 25622 is used, which includes treatment and initial casting. The application of the cast is part of the fracture care and is not reported separately. CPT® guidelines specify that casting or strapping performed as part of the fracture care is included in the fracture care code.

AMA ' s CPT® Professional Edition (current year), Surgery section, Musculoskeletal System.

S06.0X1A = Concussion with brief LOC

V40.5XXA = Driver injured in collision with fixed object

V47.5XXA = Car accident, driverExternal cause codes correctly describe mechanism and role.

52352 = Cystourethroscopy with ureteroscopy, removal of calculus with manipulation (basket)

52353 is for laser lithotripsy

52356 includes stent placement (not performed)