Nervous System
WHAT IS NERVOUS SYSTEM ?
The nervous system is the major controlling, regulatory, and communicating system in the body. Like other systems in the body, the nervous system is composed of organs, principally the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and ganglia.
KEY NOTES
1.Type of approach.
2.Type of injection
3.Horizontal and Vertical muscles.
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Question 1 |
Todd had a tumor removed from his left temporal bone. How would you report this service?
A | 61563 |
B | 61500 |
C | 69979, 69990-51 |
D | 69970 |
Question 1 Explanation:
One way to answer this question is to look in the index of the CPT Professional Edition under the main heading of Tumor.
Question 2 |
Baby Smith was diagnosed with meningitis. His physician placed a needle through the fontanel at the suture line to obtain a spinal fluid sample on Monday. The needle was withdrawn
and the area bandaged. The baby required another subdural tap bilaterally on Wednesday. How would you report Wednesday’s service?
A | 61001 |
B | 61000, 61001 |
C | 61070 |
D | 61001-50 |
Question 2 Explanation:
This question represents a subsequent tap. The code 61000 is reported for an initial procedure. Modifier -50 is not necessary because it is inherently included in the code description
Question 3 |
Max had a bilateral revision fenestration operation. How would you report this procedure?
A | 69840 |
B | 69840-50 |
C | 69820 |
D | Both a and c |
Question 3 Explanation:
One way to find this answer is in the index of the CPT Professional Edition under Fenestration Procedure, Revision. You would attach modifier -50 to indicate a bilateral procedure
Question 4 |
An infant born at 33 weeks underwent five photocoagulation treatments to both eyes due to retinopathy of prematurity at six months of age. The physician used an operating microscope during these procedures. These treatments occurred once per day for a defined treatment period of five days. How would you report all of these services?
A | 67229 -50 |
B | 67229 x 5 |
C | 67229, 69990 |
D | 67229 |
Question 4 Explanation:
The note under Prophylaxis indicate that these services are repetitive, performed in multiple sessions, and are intended to include all services in a defined treatment period. The
parenthetical note under code 67229 states to use modifier -50 for a bilateral procedure. The operating microscope is bundled into this procedure. Refer to code 69990 for a list of bundled codes.
Question 5 |
Jennifer was admitted to the hospital for an aspiration of two thyroid cysts. Her physician completed this procedure with CT guidance of the needle including interpretation and report.
How would you report the professional services?
A | 60300-26, 76942-26 |
B | 60300 x 2, 77012-26 |
C | 10021, 60300-51, 77012-26 |
D | 60300 |
Question 5 Explanation:
The professional services for the CT should have a modifier -26. The professional service is the procedure; therefore, there would be no modifier -26 on code 60300
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