A.   41512

B.   41500

C.   41530

D.   41000-41019

A.   42820-42836

B.   42830-42831, 42835-42836

C.   42820-42821, 42825-42836

D.   42820-42826

A.   Based on the patient's age

B.   Based on the surgeon's preference

C.   Based on the complexity of the procedure

D.   Based on the type of anesthesia used

A.   Code 43273 is reported once per procedure, while code 43260 can be reported multiple times

B.   Code 43273 is used to report endoscopic cannulation of the papilla of Vater, while code 43260 is used for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

C.   Code 43273 is performed in the interventional endoscopy or radiology suite, while code 43260 can only be performed in conjunction with other codes

D.   Code 43273 involves fluoroscopic images of the papilla and common bile ducts, while code 43260 does not

A.   Repair of the vermilion ("pink lip") only

B.   Reduction of the tongue base using submucosal radiofrequency

C.   Nonsuture (eg, K-wire) tongue base suspension

D.   Tongue base suspension using a permanent suture technique for treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnea

A.   Ligation of bile duct and mesenteric vessels

B.   All of these

C.   Y-graft arterial anastomoses from the iliac artery to the superior mesenteric artery and to the splenic artery

D.   Reconstruction of the graft with venous and/or arterial anastomosis(es)

A.   Never

B.   Always

C.   Only if necessary to report

D.   Only if specifically requested by the patient

A.   Based on the anatomical location of the procedure

B.   Based on the type of scope used during the procedure

C.   Based on the type of sedation used during the procedure

D.   Based on the specific technique used during the procedure

A.   Only when bleeding is iatrogenic

B.   Only when bleeding is a result of operative intervention

C.   Both when bleeding is spontaneous and iatrogenic

D.   Only when bleeding is spontaneous or as a result of traumatic injury

A.   Both procedure codes should be reported with modifier 59 appended to the second procedure code

B.   The second procedure code should not be reported

C.   Both procedure codes should be reported without any modifier

D.   Only the primary procedure code should be reported

A.   Only the code for removal

B.   Only the code for biopsy

C.   None of the choices

D.   Both the code for biopsy and the code for removal

A.   Examination of the nasal cavity

B.   Single or multiple biopsies

C.   Specimen collection by brushing or washing

D.   Moderate sedation

A.   64590

B.   43882

C.   43659

D.   43881

A.   44376-44379

B.   43233

C.   95980

D.   44360-44373

A.   Examination of the entire colon from the rectum to the cecum

B.   Examination of the entire small intestine proximal to an anastomosis

C.   Examination of the entire large intestine proximal to an anastomosis

D.   Examination of the entire rectum and sigmoid colon and may include examination of a portion of the descending colon

A.   45341-45342

B.   45330-45350

C.   45378-45399

D.   45380-45382

A.   To report flexible sigmoidoscopy with band ligation of hemorrhoids

B.   To report placement of an endoscopic stent

C.   To report flexible sigmoidoscopy with endoscopic ultrasound examination

D.   To report flexible colonoscopy proximal to the splenic flexure, with directed submucosal injection(s) of any substance

A.   To diagnose the underlying pathology.

B.   To alleviate the problems associated with the hernia.

C.   To permanently close off the orifice through which the organs protrude.

D.   To temporarily close off the orifice through which the organs protrude.

A.   The hernial contents are fixed in the hernial sac.

B.   The blood supply to the herniated part is impaired.

C.   The hernia cannot be reduced by manipulation.

D.   The hernia has been previously surgically reduced.

A.   When the excision or repair of strangulated organs or structures is reported with a separate code(s) in addition to the code for the hernia repair.

B.   When the mesh implantation is an open procedure.

C.   When an additional procedure(s) is identified.

D.   When the hernia repair is performed with or without a hydrocelectomy.