A patient on estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) receives a DXA study of the hips. What is the CPT® code reported for the bone density study?

What physical status modifier best describes a patient who has a severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life?

An established patient presents to the clinic today for a follow-up of his pneumonia. He was hospitalized for 6 days on IV antibiotics. He was placed back on Singulair and has been doing well with his breathing since then. Exam was performed. Provider reviewed the complete blood count lab from the hospital and personally viewed and interpreted a recent chest X-ray that shows the right lung with infiltrates. The patient was told to continue antibiotics for another two weeks to 20 days, and the prescription Keteck was replaced with Zithromax. Patient is to return to the clinic in two weeks for recheck of his breathing and follow up X-ray. What CPT® code is reported?

A patient is taken to surgery for removal of a squamous cell carcinoma of the right thigh. What is the correct diagnosis code for today’s procedure?

          A patient arrives at the urgent care facility with a swollen ankle. Anteroposterior and lateral view X-rays of the ankle are taken to determine whether the patient has a fractured ankle. What CPT® code(s) is/are reported?

A 22-year-old patient who has severe medical problems is placed under general anesthesia by an anesthetist for a service not usually requiring anesthesia. What modifier is appended to the service?

         A patient is positioned on the scanning table headfirst with arms at the side for an MRI of the thoracic spine and spinal canal. A contrast agent is used to improve the quality of the images. The scan confirms the size and depth of a previously biopsied leiomyosarcoma metastasized to the thoracic spinal cord. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?

               After moving across country, Ms. Robbins took her 2-year-old daughter to a new pediatric clinic for an annual physical. The provider completed an age / gender appropriate history, exam, and provided anticipatory guidance. He ordered no additional tests or immunizations. What CPT® code is reported?

In what section of the Pathology chapter of CPT® will a coder find codes for a FISH test?

A patient is seen in the clinic with sharp abdominal pain, vomiting and nausea, and a history of cholelithiasis. An ultrasound of the gallbladder is performed revealing she has stones in the gallbladder. What CPT® code is reported?