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Question 1

In pathology is it appropriate to append modifier 51 to the codes in case of repeated tests.

A	True
B	False

Question 1 Explanation:

False (for repeat lab test modifier 91 should be appended.

Question 2

A physician performed an automated urinalysis with microscopy. The test revealed the presence of bacteria. The urine specimen was then cultured, and quantitative colony count was obtained. How should you report the lab services?

A	81001, 87086
B	81000, 87086
C	81002, 87086
D	81001, 87088

Question 2 Explanation:

automated urinalysis with microscopy (81001), cultured, and a quantitativecolony count (87086).

Question 3

Cytopathology slides prepared from a cervical specimen were manually scoredusing the Bethesda System. Lab personnel performed the scoring under physiciansupervision. The results were positive. The same physician also prepared a writteninterpretation. How should you report these services?

A	88164, 88141
B	88165, 88141
C	88164, 88142
D	88165, 88142

Question 3 Explanation:

Cytopathology slides prepared from a cervical specimen were manually scoredusing the Bethesda System, under physician supervision (88164). The samephysician also prepared a written interpretation (88141).

Question 4

A physician ordered a lab test to determine the amount of chloride present in two different urine specimens for the same patient. The first specimen wasobtained in the morning, and the second specimen was obtained in theafternoon. How should you report these lab services?

A	82438, 82436
B	82438, 82436
C	82436, 82436-91
D	82438, 82728

Question 4 Explanation:

chloride present in two different urine specimens for the same patient (82436,82436-91). One test in the morning and one test in the evening, as they repeatedthe test so need to append modifier 91.

Question 5

In preparation for a transfusion, the lab thawed three units of fresh frozen plasma. How should you report these services?

A	86927
B	86930
C	86927 x3
D	86932

Question 5 Explanation:

Three units of fresh frozen plasma. Code 86927 describes about each unit as there are 3 units assign 86927 x3.

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