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Mr. Bowen is having a pre-employment physical (screening). His doctor ordered the following serum blood tests: CBC, automated, automated differential WBC, comprehensive metabolic panel and a thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) assay. Code the services for these labs.

A patient is admitted for a simple primary examination of the gastrointestinal system to rule out GI cancer. An Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is performed, which includes examination of the esophagus, stomach and portions of the small intestine. During the examination, a stricture of the esophagus is identified and subsequently dilated via balloon dilation (20 mm). What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?

A patient presents to the emergency room with a severely damaged eye. The injury was sustained when the patient was a passenger in a multi-car accident on the public highway. The patient sustained a large open lacerated wound to the left eye. The posterior chamber was ruptured and significant vitreous and some intraocular tissue was lost. The eyeball was not repairable and was removed, en masse. A permanent implant was inserted but not attached to the extraocular muscles. The patient was released with an occlusive eye patch. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?

A baby boy is born by cesarean section in the hospital. ABO incompatibility was documented, but the Coomb’s test was negative, ruling out the ABO incompatibility, so no treatment was given. What ICD-10-CM codes are reported for the newborn’s record?

A 25 year-old male presents with a deviated nasal septum. The patient undergoes a nasal septum repair and submucous resection. Cartilage from the bony septum was detached and the nasoseptum was realigned and removed in a piecemeal fashion. Thereafter, 4-0 chronic was used to approximate mucous membranes. Next, submucous resection of the turbinates was handled in the usual fashion by removing the anterior third of the bony turbinate and lateral mucosa followed by bipolar cauterization. What CPT® codes are reported?

What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported for a gastric restriction by placing a gastric band via laparoscopic surgery for an adult patient diagnosed as morbidly obese having a BMI of 43, type 2 uncontrolled diabetes and elevated blood sugar readings daily?

When tissue glue is used to close a wound involving the epidermis layer how is it reported?

Patient wishes permanent sterilization and elects laparoscopic tubal ligation with Falope ring. What is the CPT® code reported for this service?

What do you think are the main challenges and barriers to successful teamwork in healthcare?   

A leader in the NHS is focused on building strong relationships with team members and creating a positive work environment. What leadership style aligns with this approach?