A patient presents for epicardial lead placement via median sternotomy to the right atrium and right ventricle. A dual pacemaker generator is then inserted subcutaneously. The patient has bundle branch block and sinoatrial node dysfunction. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?

Which statement is TRUE regarding code selection for lumbago in ICD-10-CM?

What is the full description for code 11001?

A localization wire placement in the lower outer aspect of the right breast was performed by a radiologist the day prior to this procedure. During this operative session, the surgeon created an incision through the wire track and the wire track was followed down to its entrance into breast tissue. A nodule of breast tissue was noted immediately adjacent to the wire. This entire area was excised by sharp dissection, sent to pathology and returned as a benign lesion. Bleeders were cauterized and subcutaneous tissue was closed with 3-0 Vicryl. Skin edges were approximated with 4-0 subcuticular sutures and adhesive strips were applied. The patient left the operating room in satisfactory condition. What is/are the correct code(s) for the surgeon’s service?

A patient who may have a stricture of the artery is undergoing an aortogram in which the left femoral artery was cannulated with a catheter advanced into the infrarenal abdominal aorta. Contrast medium was injected, and films taken by serialography showing the aortoiliac inflow vessels were widely patent. The bilateral common femoral arteries appear normal. What CPT® codes are reported for the professional component?

A 37-year-old male is diagnosed with cholelithiasis, choledocholithiasis and acute and chronic cholecystitis. What ICD-10-CM code(s) is/are reported?

A 42-year-old patient was admitted to an ASC and began having complications in the OR after the induction of anesthesia. The surgeon immediately discontinued the planned surgery. If the insurance company requires a reported modifier, what modifier best describes the extenuating circumstances for the anesthesiologist?

A patient is diagnosed with an injury to the right side facial nerve. In the OR suite the surgeon performs a neurorrhaphy with nerve graft to restore innervation to the face using microscopic repair. The surgeon created a 2 cm incision over the damaged nerve, dissected the tissues and located the nerve. The damaged nerve was resected and removed. The 3.0 cm graft taken from the sural nerve was sutured to the proximal and distal ends of the damaged nerve. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?

A male patient with convulsions is sent for a computerized axial tomogram (CT scan) of the brain with contrast. What diagnosis code is reported as the reason for the CT Scan?

A CRNA is personally performing a case with medical direction from an anesthesiologist. What modifier is reported for the CRNA services?