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Question 1

An established patient suffering from migraines without aura, no mention of intractable migraine, and no

mention of status migrainosus, is seen by his ophthalmologist who conducts a visual field examination of both

eyes. The examination was accomplished plotting four isopters utilizing the Goldmann perimeter testing

method. The patient and requesting physician receive the interpretation and report on the same date of service.

What procedure and diagnosis codes are reported for this encounter?

Section: Medicine

A : 92082, G43.009

B : 92082, G43.019

C : 92081, G43.009

D : 92083, G43.019

Answer: A

Question 2

A 60-year-old male suffering from degenerative disc disease at the L3-L4 and L5-S1 levels was placed under general anesthesia. Using an anterior approach, the L3-L4 disc space was exposed. Using blunt dissection, the disc space was cleaned. The disc space was then sized and trialed. Excellent placement and insertion of the artificial disc at L3-L4 was noted. The area was inspected and there was no compression of any nerve roots. Same procedure was performed on L5-S1 level. Peritoneum was then allowed to return to normal anatomic position and entire area was copiously irrigated. The wound was closed in a layered fashion. The patient tolerated the discectomy and arthroplasty well and was returned to recovery in good condition. What CPT® coding is reported for this procedure?

Section: 20000 Series

A : 22857 x 2

B : 22857, 22860

C : 22857

D : 22899

Answer: B

Question 3

The patient presents to the operating room for repair of a right proximal humerus fracture. The surgeon incises

the skin over the fractured bone, the fracture is identified, adjusts the bone, and realigns the fracture. Next, the

upper end of the humerus bone is replaced with a synthetic humerus bone implant.

What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?

Section: 20000 Series

A : 23616-RT, S42.201B

B : 23600-RT, S42.211B

C : 23616-RT, S42.201A

D : 23615-RT, S42.211A

Answer: C

Question 4

A 25-year-old sustained a rupture of the left eye with partial loss of intraocular tissue in an ATV accident. The remaining ocular contents of the eyeball are removed and only the sclera shell remains. A permanent implant is inserted into scleral shell and is attached to the sclera with sutures. What CPT® code is reported?

Section: 60000 Series

A : 65093

B : 65105

C : 65114

D : 65110

Answer: B

Question 5

A 32-year-old male has a three-year history of progressive keratoconus in left eye. Glasses and repeated

attempts to fit the patient with various types of contact lenses has not helped his vision. Corneal collagen crosslinking is performed to stabilize the cornea in the left eye. Under an operating microscope, corneal epithelium is

removed. Riboflavin eye drops are instilled at frequent intervals until the corneal stroma is saturated

(approximately 30 minutes). Corneal thickness is assessed using pachymetry, and ultraviolet light is delivered

for approximately 30 minutes.

What CPT® coding is reported for this procedure?

Section: 60000 Series

A : 65435, 0402T, 69990

B : 0402T, 69990

C : 65435

D : 0402T

Answer: A

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