View MR 007400
MR 007400
Radiology Report
Patient: J. Lowe Date of Service: 06/10/XX
Age: 45
MR#: 4589799
Account #: 3216770
Location: ABC Imaging Center
Study: Mammogram bilateral screening, all views, producing direct digital image
Reason: Screen
Bilateral digital mammography with computer-aided detection (CAD)
No previous mammograms are available for comparison.
Clinical history: The patient has a positive family history (mother and sister) of breast cancer.
Mammogram was read with the assistance of GE iCAD (computerized diagnostic) system.
Findings: No dominant speculated mass or suspicious area of clustered pleomorphic microcalcifications is apparent Skin and nipples are seen to be normal. The axilla are unremarkable.
What CPT® coding is reported for this case?
Which one of the following activities, when performed, is NOT considered when selecting an E/M service level based on time?
(A three-year-old patient returns forstage 2treatment for double right outlet syndrome. The surgeon removes apulmonary artery bandand performstransposition repair of the great vesselsvia aortic pulmonary reconstruction. Central cannulae are inserted forECMO bypass, chemical cardioplegia is initiated, and a physician assistant monitors vitals and oxygenation until heart function resumes. What CPT® codes are reported for the surgery today?)
The pulmonologist performs a bronchoscopy with fluoroscopic guidance. The scope is introduced into the right nostril and advanced to the vocal cords and into the trachea. The scope is advanced to the right upper lobe and a lung nodule is noted. An endobronchial biopsy is performed.
What CPT® code is reported for the procedure?
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MR 003396
Operative Report
Preoperative Diagnosis: Acute MI, severe left main arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease
Postoperative Diagnosis: Acute MI, severe left main arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease
Procedure Performed: Placement of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) right common femoral artery
Description of Procedure: Patient's right groin was prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion. Right common femoral artery is found, and an incision is made over the artery exposing it. The artery is opened transversely, and the tip of the balloon catheter was placed in the right common femoral artery. The balloon pump had good waveform. The balloon pump catheter is secured to his skin after local anesthesia of 2 cc of 1% Xylocaine is used to numb the area. The balloon pump is secured with a 0-silk suture. The patient has sterile dressing placed. The patient tolerated the procedure. There were no complications.
What CPT® coding is reported for this case?
A patient undergoes a percutaneous liver biopsy with ultrasound guidance for primary biliary cirrhosis.
What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?
A pediatric patient with a congenital double inlet ventricle undergoes corrective cardiac surgery. The surgeon performs a modified Fontan procedure to redirect systemic venous blood flow directly to the pulmonary arteries as part of staged repair for a single-ventricle physiology.
What CPT® and ICD-10-CM® codes are reported?
Eric is buying his first life insurance policy from XYZ Life Insurance Company. The company requires Eric have a physical exam prior to issuance of the policy. Eric sees his primary care provider who completes the required documentation and forms provided by the insurance company.
How does the primary care provider report his services?
(A 14-month-old male with a unilateral complete cleft lip and alveolar cleft palate had prior repair of the cleft lip. He now presents forreconstruction of the palatewith closing the fissure in the soft tissue of thealveolar ridge with bone graft. What CPT® coding is reported?)
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MR 099407
Emergency Department Visit
Chief Complaint: VOMITING.
This started just prior to arrival and is still present. He has had nausea and vomiting. No diarrhea, black stools, bloody stools or abdominal pain. Pt is diabetic and has been having elevated blood sugars (320 mg/dL).
REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: Unobtainable due to patient's altered mental status.
PAST HISTORY: Poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, with history of poor compliance.
Medications: See Nurses Notes.
Allergies: PCN.
SOCIAL HISTORY: Nonsmoker. No alcohol use or drug use.
ADDITIONAL NOTES: The nursing notes have been reviewed.
PHYSICAL EXAM
Appearance: Lethargic. Patient in mild distress.
Vital Signs: Have been reviewed-tachycardic.
Eyes: Pupils equal, round and reactive to light.
ENT: Dry mucous membranes present.
Neck: Normal inspection. Neck supple.
CVS: Tachycardia. Heart sounds normal. Pulses normal.
E D. Course: Insulin IV drip per protocol, at 10 units/hr.
Zofran 8 mg 01:33 Jul 13 2008 IVP.
Phenergan 25 mg IVP. 07:52.Discussed case with physician. Dr. X. Reviewed test results. Agreed upon treatment plan. Physician will see patient in hospital.
Total critical care time: 45 min.
Disposition: Admitted to Intensive Care Unit. Condition: stable.
Admit decision based on need for monitoring and IV hydration and medications.
CLINICAL IMPRESSION: Vomiting, diabetic ketoacidosis, probable diabetes insipidus.
What E/M code is reported for this encounter?
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