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Most of the codes in ICD-10-CM Chapter 13 Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue have site and laterality designations. According to ICD-10-CM guidelines what is considered the site?

Johnny has a penny removed from his left nostril in the provider’s office. What CPT® code is reported?

A pregnant patient presents to the ED with bleeding, cramping, and concerns of loss of tissue and material per vagina. On examination, the physician discovers an open cervical os with no products of conception seen. He tells the patient she has had an abortion. What type of abortion has she had?

Patient with genital warts has cryotherapy of an extensive number of lesions on her mons pubis, labia and perineum. How is this procedure coded?

A patient presents with worries she is at risk for cancer. She asks for tests to verify whether she has cancer. The test comes back normal. What type of service is this considered?

What is the eponym for a pancreatoduodenectomy?

What is the time frame defining when pain becomes chronic?

A 59-year-old male experienced left arm pain while cleaning the garage. There was no injury. His provider scheduled a 30-minute stress test using the Bruce Protocol at the hospital. There was no arm pain while on the treadmill; he did have a slight heart rhythm abnormality. The patient rested for 2 minutes. He had no further symptoms or pain. The cardiologist supervised the study, interpreted the test and dictated a report. What is the correct reporting for the stress test?

A patient is seen in the ED for nausea and vomiting that has persisted for 4 days. The ED physician treats the patient for dehydration which is documented in the patient’s record as the final diagnosis. What ICD-10-CM code(s) is/are reported for this encounter?

A 40-year-old presents with vaginal bleeding for several weeks. The gynecologist orders an ultrasound to obtain more information for a diagnosis. What diagnosis code is appropriate for this encounter?