Dr. Balt completed a vaginal hysterectomy with repair of an enterocele. The pathology report stated that the uterus weighed 237 grams. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?
A)58260
B)58263
C)58270
D)58280
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Q. 2) Which of the following codes would not be listed as a primary procedure code with code 58110?
A)58100
B)57420
C)57421
D)57461
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Q. 3) Dr. Jones completed a partial vulvectomy on Mary Smith. The term partial, as it relates to vulvectomy codes, is defined in the CPT manual as removal of ____.
A)the skin and superficial subcutaneous tissue
B)the skin and deep subcutaneous tissue
C)less than 80 of the vulvar area
D)more than 80 of the vulvar area
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Q. 4) Fulguration of the cervix can be completed to control bleeding.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Q. 5) A separate code is used to report endocervical curettage when it is not completed as part of a dilation and curettage.
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Q. 6) A vaginal fistula is an abnormal closure in the vaginal area.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Q. 7) Sling procedures are completed to correct urinary stress incontinence.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Q. 8) The diamond-shaped area of skin between the upper area of the vaginal orifice and the anus is called the perineum.
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Q. 9) Dr. Sun completed a diagnostic colposcopy to assess the vaginal and cervical area. He then proceeded to complete a surgical procedure via the colposcopy. The diagnostic colposcopy would not be reported separately.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Q. 10) The destruction of multiple lesions or complicated lesions would justify the selection of an extensive destruction code.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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