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If a patient has a test result indicating a alcohol level of 0.6, what type of test was performed to determine this information?

A cardiologist provided an interpretation and report of an EKG. What CPT® code is reported?

         A patient reports to the hospital radiology department for a functional MRI of the brain. The technologist asks the patient to perform small tasks. He takes the images of the patient at rest and while performing the tasks. What CPT® code is reported?

A patient with deep vein thrombosis requires heparin to maintain therapeutic anticoagulation levels. He has regular PTTs drawn to monitor his level of anticoagulation. What CPT® code is reported?

          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?

               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?

                An established 47-year-old patient presents to the provider’s office after falling last night in her apartment when she slipped on water on the kitchen floor. She is complaining of low back pain and no tingling or numbness. Provider documents that she has full range motion of the spine, with discomfort. Her gait is within normal limits. Straight leg raising is negative. She requested no prescription medication. It is recommended to use heat, such as a hot water bottle. Take Ibuprofen as needed for pain. Provider’s Assessment: Lower Back Muscle Strain. What E/M and ICD-10-CM codes are reported for this service?

What ICD-10-CM code is reported for an adverse effect to diagnostic iodine, initial encounter?

               A child is seen in a hospital based pediatric clinic for active treatment of 10% first and second degree burns to the left calf area and 5% third degree burns on her right hand. What ICD-10-CM codes are reported?

What is the CPT® code for removal of a foreign body from the esophagus via the thoracic area?