Sure, here are some practice questions and answers for medical coding exams in 2023:
- A patient underwent a colonoscopy with removal of a polyp. The pathology report confirmed the polyp was benign. What CPT and ICD-10 codes should be used?
Answer:
CPT code: 45385 (colonoscopy with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s))
ICD-10 code: D12.6 (benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus, and anal canal)
- A patient presented to the emergency department with chest pain and was admitted for observation. An electrocardiogram (ECG) was performed, and the patient was monitored for 24 hours. What CPT and ICD-10 codes should be used?
Answer:
CPT code: 99218 (initial observation care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient)
CPT code: 93005 (electrocardiogram, routine ECG with at least 12 leads; tracing only, without interpretation and report)
ICD-10 code: R07.9 (chest pain, unspecified)
- A patient underwent a total hip replacement due to osteoarthritis. What CPT and ICD-10 codes should be used?
Answer:
CPT code: 27130 (total hip arthroplasty, percutaneous approach, with or without autograft or allograft)
ICD-10 code: M16.11 (unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip)
- A patient received a flu vaccine in the office. What CPT and ICD-10 codes should be used?
Answer:
CPT code: 90686 (influenza virus vaccine, quadrivalent, split virus, preservative free, when administered to individuals 3 years of age and older)
ICD-10 code: Z23 (encounter for immunization)
- A patient underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy for the treatment of gallstones. What CPT and ICD-10 codes should be used?
Answer:
CPT code: 47562 (laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy)
ICD-10 code: K80.20 (calculous cholecystitis without obstruction)
I hope these practice questions and answers help you prepare for your medical coding exams in 2023!