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A patient is given Xylocaine, a local anesthetic, by injecti…

A patient is given Xylocaine, a local anesthetic, by injection in the thigh above the site to be biopsied. A small bore needle is then introduced into the muscle, about 3 inches deep, and a muscle biopsy is taken. What CPT® code is reported for this service?

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A patient sustained a neck strain as a driver in an automobi…

A patient sustained a neck strain as a driver in an automobile accident, losing control, hydroplaning and hitting a tree off the highway which caused the car to overturn. He has continued to have neck pain and stiffness. He sees a chiropractor who assesses the patient and manipulates his neck. The diagnosis is neck strain. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported for the chiropractor?

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Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI)—Office Based TestIndicati…

Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI)—Office Based TestIndications: Chest pain.Procedure: Resting tomographic myocardial perfusion images were obtained following injection of 10 mCi of intravenous Cardiolite. At peak exercise, 30 mCi of intravenous Cardiolite was injected, and post-stress tomographic myocardial perfusion images were obtained. Post stress gated images of the left ventricle were also acquired. Myocardial perfusion images were compared in the standard fashion.Findings: This is a technically fair study. There was no stress induced electrocardiographic changes noted. There were no significant reversible or fixed perfusion defects noted. Gated images of the left ventricle reveal normal left ventricular volumes, normal left ventricular wall motion, and an estimated left ventricular ejection fraction of 50%.Impression: No evidence of myocardial ischemia or infarction. Normal left ventricular ejection fraction. What CPT® code(s) is/are reported?

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A 27-year-old woman’s regular obstetrician delivers her twin…

A 27-year-old woman’s regular obstetrician delivers her twins. The first is delivered vaginally but the second is delivered by cesarean delivery. Both are delivered without complications. Patient will return in two weeks for a postpartum visit. What is/are the CPT® code(s) reported for this service?

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What is the ICD-10-CM code for swine flu?

What is the ICD-10-CM code for swine flu?

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A 45-year-old female with malignant Müllerian duct cancer is…

A 45-year-old female with malignant Müllerian duct cancer is receiving her first treatment of chemotherapy. What diagnosis codes are reported?

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A 41-year-old female has carpal tunnel syndrome in her left…

A 41-year-old female has carpal tunnel syndrome in her left hand. The patient underwent release of the carpal ligament with internal neurolysis. An incision was made directly over the carpal ligament through the skin to the carpal ligament. Under direct vision the carpal ligament was divided then internal neurolysis of the median nerve was performed using a magnifying loupes. What CPT® code is reported?

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Catheter advanced from the right femoral vein into the left…

Catheter advanced from the right femoral vein into the left and right pulmonary artery. The catheter was further negotiated into the right lung lower lobe. Pulmonary angiography performed in all locations including radiologic supervision and interpretation. What CPT® codes are reported?

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What is the purpose of National Coverage Determinations?

What is the purpose of National Coverage Determinations?

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What is the ICD-10-CM code for keloid scar on the foot?

What is the ICD-10-CM code for keloid scar on the foot?

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