The lymph node excision category codes are based on what two things?

QUESTION 1
1. __________ is a procedure in which fluid is withdrawn from the space around the heart through a needle.

Pericardiostomy

Pericardiotomy

Pericardiocentesis

Pericardiectomy

QUESTION 2
1. The spleen is composed of __________; this material also surrounds veins and arteries.

lymph tissue

bone marrow

blood

cells

QUESTION 3
1. The lymph node excision category codes are based on which of the following two things?

Method and number of nodes

Extent and depth

Method and location

Location and number of nodes

QUESTION 4
1. How many categories are located in the Mediastinum subheading?

2

4

3

6

QUESTION 5
1. If catheterization is performed on the coronary arteries, in which section would you find the codes?

Surgery

Radiology

Medicine

Anesthesia

QUESTION 6
1. Where in the CPT manual are supervision and interpretation codes for angiography located?

Lab section

Cardiology subsection

Radiology section

Medicine section

QUESTION 7
1. What is the name of the electrodes that are placed into the atrium and/or ventricle of the heart when a pacemaker is inserted?

Catheters

Guidewires

Threads

Leads

QUESTION 8
1. An example of a noninvasive cardiology procedure/service is:

placement of a temporary pacemaker.

placement of an intra-aortic balloon assist device.

cardiovascular stress test.

angioplasty.

QUESTION 9
1. Cardiovascular stress test codes are used for each of the following EXCEPT:

pharmacologically-induced studies.

evaluating heart disease.

exercise-induced studies.

diagnosing respiratory disease.

QUESTION 10
1. The mediastinum is located between the:

lungs.

heart.

kidneys.

ovaries.

QUESTION 11
1. Based on the following situation, type the CPT CODE in the box below that is associated with radical cervical lymphadenectomy.

QUESTION 12
1. Based on the following situation, type the CPT CODE in the box below that is associated with harvesting of bone marrow for transplantation from a father for subsequent transplantation into the daughter. Note: Only report the harvesting service.

QUESTION 13
1. Based on the following situation, type the CPT CODE in the box below that is associated with ligation of temporal artery.

QUESTION 14
1. Based on the following situation, type the CPT CODE in the box below that is associated with valvuloplasty of the aortic valve using transventricular dilation with cardiopulmonary bypass.

QUESTION 15
1. Based on the following situation, type the CPT CODE in the box below that is associated with replacement of the aortic valve, with cardiopulmonary bypass, with a prosthetic valve.

QUESTION 16
1. Based on the following situation, type the CPT CODE in the box below that is associated with autologous bone marrow transplantation for a patient who has acute myelogenous leukemia.

QUESTION 17
1. Based on the following situation, type the CPT CODE in the box below that is associated with percutaneous balloon angioplasty, one coronary vessel.

QUESTION 18
1. Based on the following situation, type the CPT CODE in the box below that is associated with a routine ECG with 12 leads both the professional and technical components.

QUESTION 19
1. Based on the following situation, type the CPT CODE in the box below that is associated with excision of mediastinal cyst.

QUESTION 20
1. Based on the following situation, type the CPT CODE in the box below that is associated with resection of the diaphragm with simple repair.

QUESTION 21
1. The cardiovascular system subsection includes procedure codes that are diagnostic and therapeutic. How are the codes divided? What is the first step to take in selecting the proper code? Provide examples, and be certain to include code ranges where appropriate. Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

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