CPC Exam Dumps : Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam

An esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) was performed with the removal of a polyp using hot biopsy forceps.

Procedure Description:

An EGD was performed.

A polyp was found in the duodenum and removed with hot biopsy forceps.

CPT® Coding:

43250: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps.

References:

AMA's CPT® Professional Edition (current year).

CPT® Assistant for detailed coding guidelines on endoscopic procedures.

The scenario involves a secondary repair of two flexor tendons in the forearm. CPT® code 25272 describes the repair of a secondary flexor tendon injury, including a graft, in the forearm and/or wrist, which fits the description provided. This code should be reported once, as the procedure encompasses the repair of multiple tendons.

References:

AMA's CPT® Professional Edition (current year), Code 25272

The procedure involves the aspiration of fluid from an ovarian follicle to retrieve the egg under radiologic guidance.

Procedure Description:

Aspiration needle insertion.

Puncture of the ovary and preovulatory follicle.

Withdrawal of fluid containing the egg.

Radiologic guidance was used.

CPT® Coding:

58976: Aspiration of ovarian follicle(s) with ultrasound guidance.

References:

AMA's CPT® Professional Edition (current year).

CPT® Assistant for detailed coding guidelines on reproductive procedures.