CPC Exam Dumps : Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam

The Schede thoracoplasty for empyema is accurately described by CPT code 32905, which covers the radical procedure involving the resection of multiple ribs and often the obliteration of the pleural cavity to treat chronic empyema.

The operative service is anamputation of the left third toe at the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. CPT28820describes toe amputationthrough the MTP joint, matching the “amputation at the metatarsophalangeal joint” language and the incision encircling the joint with removal of the toe after dividing tendons/ligaments. ModifierT2correctly identifies theleft foot, third digit. Diagnosis coding must capture the ischemic disease withgangreneplus thenon-pressure chronic ulceron the toe. In the answer set,I70.262represents lower-extremity atherosclerosis/PVDwith gangrene(left side per the option). The chronic ulcer is separately reported using the providedL97.528non-pressure ulcer code for the left foot/toe severity category offered by the choices. Antibiotic prophylaxis (Ancef), anesthesia type, tourniquet use/time, and technique details support the procedure but do not change the core CPT/ICD-10-CM selection. Therefore, the correct combination is28820-T2, I70.262, L97.528.

Dr. Burns is providing initial hospital or birthing center care for the evaluation and management of a normal newborn infant. CPT code 99460 is used to report initial hospital or birthing center care, per day, for evaluation and management of a normal newborn infant. This includes a comprehensive history, examination, and medical decision-making. The description of the service provided fits this CPT code accurately. References: CPT® Professional Edition (current year), AMA.