MOA 193 - Current Procedural Term Coding » Spring 2023 » Weekly Assignment 7

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Question #1
Codes and guidelines for reporting renal allotransplantation are structured to include:
A.   (Neither) Unilateral or bilateral nephrectomy of the donor (NOR) Backbench work
B.   Unilateral or bilateral nephrectomy of the donor
C.   Unilateral or bilateral nephrectomy of the donorll (AND) Backbench work
D.   Backbench work
Question #2
Which of the following is a common procedure for dealing with ureteral strictures and obstructions?
A.   Renal pelvic lithotripsy
B.   Renal pelvic catheter stent procedures
C.   Lithotripsy of the bladder
D.   Renal pelvic anastomosis
Question #3
When coding certain procedures, the renal pelvis and its associated ureter are considered to be:
A.   None of the options
B.   The primary site for choosing the correct code
C.   A single entity
D.   Two separate codes, each denoting a component of the organ
Question #4
When coding for renal tumor ablation, a coder must consider which of the following characteristics?
A.   The surgical approach: laparoscopic, open, or percutaneous
B.   The instrument used to reach the tumor
C.   None of the options
D.   The method of destruction
Question #5
When reporting a nonendoscopic biopsy of the ureter and/or renal pelvis, which type of code is used to report a biopsy performed with other genitourinary procedures?
A.   None of the options
B.   Two CPT codes with modifier 51, Multiple Procedures, appended to the second
C.   Once CPT code that includes both procedures
D.   An add-on code to cover the biopsy second to the code for the other genitourinary procedure
Question #6
What is a visual examination of the inside of the lower urinary tract and bladder through a viewing instrument topped with a light called?
A.   Pyeloscopy
B.   Cystoscopy
C.   Cystourethroscopy
D.   Ureteroscopy
Question #7
What is a visual examination of the urinary tract performed with an endoscope passed through the urethra, bladder, and then directly into the upper urinary tract called?
A.   Ureteroscopy
B.   Cystoscopy
C.   Cystourethroscopy
D.   Pyeloscopy
Question #8
Which of the following terms identify the different types of stent insertions:
A.   Open or laparoscopic placement
B.   Of material to dissolve over time
C.   Intended to be removed within 48 hours
D.   Temporary or indwelling
Question #9
Which of the following is a common cause of stricture or blockage in different sites within the urinary tract?
A.   Chemically induced calculi
B.   Neither of the reasons listed apply
C.   All of the reasons listed apply
D.   Concretion of mineral salts forming inside an organ or duct
Question #10
Which of the following refers to the recording of electrical activity generated in muscle that is often used for diagnostic purposes within the urinary tract?
A.   Electromyography
B.   Complex cystometrogram
C.   Complex uroflowmetry
D.   Hydronephrosis
Question #11
Simple and complex uroflowmetry procedures are performed to gather information on:
A.   he scope of urine production
B.   The volume of urine storage
C.   The pressure of flow from the bladder
D.   Bladder sensation and capacity
Question #12
Which of the following terms is used to code the swelling of a kidney due to a build-up of urine?
A.   Urethrotomy
B.   Hypospadias
C.   Hydronephrosis
D.   Hydrocephalus
Question #13
How many cores does the standard prostate biopsy using a transrectal approach involve?
A.   1 core for tissue sampling
B.   35 to 60 cores for tissue sampling
C.   6 to 12 cores for tissue sampling
D.   3 cores for tissue sampling
Question #14
A prostate biopsy using a stereotactic approach depends on the size of the prostate and requires how many specimens?
A.   1 core for tissue sampling
B.   3 cores for tissue sampling
C.   6 to 12 cores for tissue sampling
D.   35 to 60 cores for tissue sampling
Question #15
Prostate procedures used to destroy cancer cells include which of the following procedures
A.   Microwave thermotherapy of the affected tissue
B.   Surgical removal of the tissue
C.   All of the reasons listed apply
D.   Laser vaporization of the prostate
Question #16
Which of the following terms refers to the enlargement of the meatus of the urethra or ureter?
A.   Meatotomy
B.   Ureteral ablation
C.   Ureteral expansion
D.   Ureterotomy incision
Question #17
What is the endoscopic removal of the prostate gland or bladder lesions for relief of prostatic obstruction, or for treatment of bladder malignancies, called?
A.   Meatotomy
B.   Transurethral prostate resection
C.   Complex cystometrography
D.   Debulking of the prostate
Question #18
How should radical retropubic surgical prostatectomy, including nerve sparing, be performed?
A.   Unilaterally or bilaterally
B.   Under general anesthesia
C.   Under local anesthesia
D.   Laparoscopically or by open approach
Question #19
How should the codes for renal tumor ablation reported when a laparoscopic approach is chosen?
A.   Neither one of the options
B.   Once for the initial tumor with the appropriate add-on code for additional tumors treated
C.   Separately for each tumor treated
D.   Once per session regardless of the number of tumors treated
Question #20
Codes for the insertion of a bladder catheter depend upon whether the catheter is used for:
A.   None of the option apply
B.   Catheterization for instillation of medication
C.   Insertion of permanent catheter
D.   Intermittent catheterization

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