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Title: Susan Deck previously sustained a fracture of the left tibia. A deep screw was placed to heal the ...
Post by: aschramm on Feb 22, 2018
Susan Deck previously sustained a fracture of the left tibia. A deep screw was placed to heal the fracture. Dr. Smith is now removing the screw. Select the appropriate CPT code for the procedure.



(Q. 2) Using a CPT manual, select the appropriate CPT code for the following procedure.
  Procedure: Arthrodesis of metacarpophalangeal joint with internal fixation



(Q. 3) Using a CPT manual, select the appropriate CPT code for the following procedure.
  Diagnosis: Nonunion of fracture of scaphoid carpal bone
 
  Procedure: Repair with radial styloidectomy



(Q. 4) Using a CPT manual, select the appropriate CPT code for the following procedure.
  Diagnosis: Hematoma of right wrist
 
  Procedure: I & D



(Q. 5) Using a CPT manual, select the appropriate CPT code for the following procedure.
  Procedure: Partial excision of olecranon process



(Q. 6) Using a CPT manual, select the appropriate CPT code for the following procedure.
  Diagnosis: Fracture of greater humeral tuberosity
 
  Procedure: Closed treatment with reduction of fracture



(Q. 7) Using a CPT manual, select the appropriate CPT code for the following procedure.
  Procedure: Arthrotomy with synovectomy of sternoclavicular joint with biopsy



(Q. 8) Using a CPT manual, select the appropriate CPT code for the following procedure.
  Diagnosis: Vertebral process fracture
 
  Procedure: Closed treatment of fracture



(Q. 9) Using a CPT manual, select the appropriate CPT code for the following procedure.
  Diagnosis: Mandibular fracture
 
  Procedure: Placement of external fixation device with open treatment of fracture



(Q. 10) Using a CPT manual, select the appropriate CPT code for the following procedure.
  Procedure: Deep bone biopsy of femur


Title: Susan Deck previously sustained a fracture of the left tibia. A deep screw was placed to heal the ...
Post by: pavba on Feb 22, 2018
1)  20680

2)  26850

3)  25440

4)  25028

5)  24147

6)  23625

7)  23106

8)  22305

9)  21454

10)  20245


Title: Susan Deck previously sustained a fracture of the left tibia. A deep screw was placed to heal the ...
Post by: aschramm on Feb 22, 2018
So that's it? I get an expert answer then we move on with our lives? Not too bad :)


Title: Susan Deck previously sustained a fracture of the left tibia. A deep screw was placed to heal the ...
Post by: pavba on Feb 22, 2018
we do it for the love of comments


Title: Re: Susan Deck previously sustained a fracture of the left tibia. A deep screw was placed to heal ...
Post by: Sparkle1 on Sep 20, 2022
Susan Deck previously sustained a fracture of the left tibia. A deep screw was placed to heal the fracture. Dr. Smith is now removing the screw.
What would the modifer be in this scenario besides the 20680?