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PROCEDURES PERFORMED:1. Bilateral facet joint injections, L4-L52. Bilateral facet joint injections, L5-S1.3. Fluoroscopy. TECHNIQUE: The AP view was aligned with the proper tilt so that the end plates for the desired levels were perpendicular. The AP image showed the sacrum and the L5 spinous process. Manual palpation located the sacral hiatus. The 6-inch, 20-gauge needle with a slight volar bend was inserted using fluoroscopy into each facet joint under AP image. The bilateral L4-L5, and L5-S1 facet joints were injected in a systematic fashion from caudal to cranial. A sterile dressing was applied. The patient tolerated the procedure well with no complications and was transferred to recovery in good condition. What CPT® codes are reported?

What is the correct CPT® coding for a cystourethroscopy with brush biopsy of the renal pelvis?

What is the ICD-10-CM code for hives?

A 21-year-old male is brought into the ED by his father who states that his son is dizzy and has anxiety. The ED provider runs a drug screen test and the test comes back positive for marijuana use. The final diagnosis is documented as marijuana abuse with anxiety disorder. What ICD-10-CM code is reported?

If a physician obtains a Pap smear specimen from a non-Medicare patient and incurs the cost for it to be transferred to an outside laboratory. How is this coded?

Which one of the following does NOT circulate fluids throughout the body?

A 45-year-old-male patient developed an ulcer on his upper back. He has had diabetes for several years and is on insulin. The provider determines that the ulcer is due to his diabetes. What ICD-10-CM codes are reported?

A fracture of the corpus cavernosum penis is repaired. What is the correct code?

How many components are included in an effective compliance plan?

In a legal hearing to determine child support there is a dispute about the child’s paternity. The court orders a paternity test, and a nasal smear is taken from the plaintiff and the child. The plaintiff is confirmed as the father of the child. Choose the CPT®, ICD-10-CM codes and modifier for the paternity testing of the plaintiff.