How will demonstrating basic coding skills for
assigning
CPT codes for the Respiratory system, Digestive
system, and Medicine section benefit me in my career?
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Building Your CPT
Coding Skills
Use
your CPT coding manual and textbook to answer the questions below.
1.
Reference the Table
of Contents for the Respiratory System subsection, andidentify the code range used to report services performed on the
respiratory system. 
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2.
Reference the Table
of Contents for the Digestive System subsection, andidentify the code range used to report services performed on the
digestive system.
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3. Reference the Table of Contents for the Medicine Section, andidentify the first code in this
section.
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4.
Reference the Table
of contents for the Medicine Section, andidentify
the first three headings in the section.
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5. Referencing the guidelines in the CPT coding manual,identify the two types of codes that
must be reported for the administration of Vaccines/Toxoids.
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6. Reference
your CPT manual to answer the questions for the following statement: 
Total pancreatectomy
a.
What is the main term used in
the Alphabetic Index of the CPT coding manual?
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b.
What subterm(s) best identify
the reason for the procedure?
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c.
What code(s) are listed for
the procedure in the Alphabetic Index?
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d.
Does the description of the
code match the scenario?
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e.
List any instructional notes
or guidelines in the Tabular List that apply to this scenario.
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7. Reference
your CPT manual to answer the questions for the following statement: 
Incision
and drainage of a peritonsillar (tonsil) abscess.
a.
What is the main term used in
the Alphabetic Index of the CPT coding manual?
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b.
What subterm(s) best identify
the reason for the procedure?
Type answer here
c.
What code(s) are listed for
the procedure in the Alphabetic Index?
Type answer here
d.
Does the description of the
code match the scenario?
Type answer here
e.
List any instructional notes
or guidelines in the Tabular List that apply to this scenario.
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8. Reference
your CPT manual to answer the questions for the following statement:
Partial
colectomy with a colostomy
a.
What is the main term used in
the Alphabetic Index of the CPT coding manual?
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b.
What subterm(s) best identify
the reason for the procedure?
Type answer here
c.
What code(s) are listed for
the procedure in the Alphabetic Index?
Type answer here
d.
Does the description of the
code match the scenario?
Type answer here
e.
List any instructional notes
or guidelines in the Tabular List that apply to this scenario.
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9. Reference
your CPT manual to answer the questions for the following statement: 
Complete
Rhinoplasty
a.
What is the main term used in
the Alphabetic Index of the CPT coding manual?
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b.
What subterm(s) best identify
the reason for the procedure?
Type answer here
c.
What code(s) are listed for
the procedure in the Alphabetic Index?
Type answer here
d.
Does the description of the
code match the scenario?
Type answer here
e.
List any instructional notes
or guidelines in the Tabular List that apply to this scenario.
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10. Reference
your CPT manual to answer the questions for the following statement:
Administration
of chicken pox vaccine (intramuscular) to patient 19 years old; no counseling
required.
a.
What is the main term used in
the Alphabetic Index of the CPT coding manual?
Type answer here
b.
What subterm(s) best identify
the reason for the procedure?
Type answer here
c.
What code(s) are listed for
the procedure in the Alphabetic Index?
Type answer here
d.
Does the description of the
code match the scenario?
Type answer here
e.
List any instructional notes
or guidelines in the Tabular List that apply to this scenario.
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Apply 9 Steps to Correct CPT Coding
Use
your CPT coding manual to assign a code to the statements below.
11.
Direct operative laryngoscopy with biopsy,
using the operating microscope 
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here
12. Cervical tracheoplasty
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13.
Thoracentesis for aspiration of the pleural
space, without imaging guidance
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14.
Repair hernia of the lung through the wall of
the chest
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15. Indirect laryngoscopy to
remove foreign body
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16.
Intranasal biopsy 
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17.
Total pneumonectomy due to occupational
asbestosis 
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18. Frenotomy, lip 
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19.
Ligation of one intraoral salivary duct
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20.
Adenoidectomy
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21. Biopsy of the stomach by
laparotomy
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22.
Partial colectomy with a colostomy
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23. Screening flexible colonoscopy, with biopsy
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24.
Incision and drainage of an abscess on the
rectum
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25.
Peritoneal dialysis with two (repeated)
physician evaluations
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26. Acid reflux test performed
on esophagus, with nasal catheter electrode placement
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27.
Hypnotherapy
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28.
Optokinetic nystagmus test
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29. Ventilation assist
management second day for acute respiratory failure
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30.
Photo patch allergy test
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31.
Training for a prosthetic arm, 15 minutes
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Reflection
Reflect on what you have
learned this week to help you respond to the question below. You may choose to respond in writing or by
recording a video!
32.
When coding for immunizations, you
will use two different types of codes.
Reference the CPT guidelines in the Medicine section for Immunization
administration, and explain the differences in the two code types that are
required when billing for immunizations.
What information do these codes provide to the insurance? What modifier would need to be appended when
there is an Evaluation and Management service provided at the same time as the
immunization? Why is this modifier
necessary? 
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