CPC Exam Dumps : Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam

Open Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: The procedure involves creating a small gastric pouch and anastomosing it to the jejunum.

CPT Code 43847: This code describes a surgical gastric restrictive procedure with gastric bypass for morbid obesity, open.

ICD-10-CM Code E66.01: This code represents morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories.

ICD-10-CM Code Z68.42: This code indicates a BMI of 45.

References:

AMA's CPT® Professional Edition (current year)

ICD-10-CM (current year)

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 documentation describes making a skin incision off the tip of the twelfth rib and extending medially along the banger’s lines of the skin. The use of electrocautery to gain access through multiple layers of musculature and fascia indicates an open surgical approach. Open surgery involves making a large incision to expose and directly view the surgical site. This is distinct from percutaneous (which involves needles or catheters), laparoscopic (which uses small incisions and a camera), and other minimally invasive techniques.References: AMA's CPT® Professional Edition, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II (current year)