(The physician performs adiagnostic ERCPof the common bile duct with insertion of astentinto the biliary duct. What CPT coding is reported?)
Correct Answer: B
For ERCP, CPT coding follows the rule that thetherapeutic ERCP code includes the diagnostic ERCP workperformed during the same session. In this case, the key performed service isstent insertion into the biliary duct, which is captured by43274(ERCP with placement of endoscopic stent into biliary or pancreatic duct). You donotseparately report the diagnostic ERCP code43260when the therapeutic service (stent placement) is performed, because the diagnostic component is considered part of the overall ERCP service. Code43276is used forstent removal and/or exchange, which is not described here. Option D is incorrect because it pairs another ERCP service with stent placement, and the scenario does not support multiple distinct ERCP therapeutic services beyond stenting. CPC exam tip: when a single ERCP session includes diagnostic evaluation plus a therapeutic intervention, report themost definitive therapeutic ERCP code-here, 43274.
Question 52
An inpatient, suffering from hypertension and chronic kidney disease, is administered continuous venovenous hemofiltration. The on-duty nephrologist performs a series repeated low-level evaluation and management services to monitor the patient's status. What is the CPT and ICD-10-CM coding'
A patient complains of tarry, black stool, and epigastric tightness. An esophagogastroduodenoscopy is recommended to evaluate the source of the bleeding. The endoscope is inserted orally. The esophagus appears normal on scope insertion. No evidence of bleeding in the stomach. The scope is then passed into the duodenum, where a polyp is found and removed with hot biopsy forceps. No evidence of bleeding post procedure. What CPT code is reported?
Correct Answer: C
Question 54
A Medicare patient is scheduled for a screening colonoscopy. What code is reported for Medicare?
Correct Answer: D
* Medicare provides specific codes for screening colonoscopy based on the patient's risk factors. For a Medicare patient scheduled for a screening colonoscopy who is at high risk (such as those with a history of intestinal polyps), the appropriate code is G0105. * G0105 is used for colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individuals at high risk. References: * HCPCS Level II, current year * Medicare Guidelines for Colorectal Cancer Screening
Question 55
(What is the medical term for the study of the kidney?)
Correct Answer: D
"Nephr/o" is the combining form meaningkidney, and "-logy" meansstudy of. Therefore,nephrologyis the medical specialty focused on the kidneys-normal kidney function, kidney diseases, and their medical management. In CPC-style terminology questions, look for the body-system root first (nephr = kidney) and then confirm the suffix. This differs fromurology, which is a surgical specialty addressing the urinary tract and male reproductive system. Endocrinology relates to hormones and glands, neurology relates to the nervous system, and cardiology relates to the heart. A quick word-building check helps avoid distractors: nephrology = kidney; cardiology = heart; neurology = nerves/brain; endocrinology = endocrine glands. On the CPC exam, recognizing common combining forms (nephr/o, ren/o) and suffix patterns (-logy, -itis, -ectomy) is a frequent testing strategy, so anchoring on "nephr" reliably identifies the correct specialty.
