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What ICD-10-CM codes are reported for an encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery of a single live birth at 41 weeks of pregnancy?

What is the ICD-10-CM code for strep throat?

A 63-year-old patient arrives for skin tag removal. As previously noted at her last visit, she has 3 located on her face, 4 on her shoulder and 15 on her back. The physician removes all the skin tags with no complications. What CPT® code(s) is/are reported for this encounter?

A 40-year-old patient was complaining of continued shortness of breath. A biopsy was performed on a mass located on his left lung and sent to pathology. Results from pathology revealed that she has lung cancer. Patient is scheduled today to remove the cancer. A VATS is performed in removing a wedge section of the lung. The What CPT® code is reported?

Which of the following is NOT an example of an Advanced Alternative Payment Model (APM)?

Inflammation of the membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering the abdominal organs is called:

A patient with bone marrow cancer is coming in for chemotherapy. The following infusions are given concurrently: Medication Ordered Administered Route Start Date Start Time Stop Date Stop Time Duration Normal Saline 500 mL 500 mL 500 mL IV 3/25/XX 8:55 AM 3/25/XX 9:50 AM :55 min Azacitidine 170 mg 170 mg IV 3/25/XX 9:00 AM 3/25/XX 9:45 AM :45 min What CPT® coding is reported?

A qualified genetics counselor is working with a child who has been diagnosed with fragile X syndrome. After extensive research about the condition, she meets with the parents to discuss the features of the disease and the child’s prognosis. The session lasted 45 minutes. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?

Margaret has a cholecystoenterostomy with a Roux-en-Y. Five hours later, she has an enormous amount of pain, abdominal swelling and a spike in her temperature. She is returned to the OR for an exploratory laparotomy and subsequent removal of a sponge that remained behind from surgery earlier that day. The area had become inflamed and was demonstrating early signs of peritonitis. What is the correct coding for the subsequent services on this date of service? (The same surgeon took her back to the OR as the one who performed the original operation.)

A patient who has psoriasis vulgaris on his back has not responded to topical applications. He is treated with laser therapy on a total area of 260 sq. cm. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?