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Multiple Choice Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. How would you code the excision of a 0.5 cm benign lesion on the forearm?<\/strong> a) 11400 b) 11401 c) 11402 d) 11403\n
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    • Rationale: In the CPT Index, look under “Excision-Lesion” and then “Benign,” followed by the specific body part (“Forearm”). The size (0.5 cm) falls under the smallest size range for excision.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Which code is appropriate for a simple repair of a 4 cm laceration on the neck?<\/strong> a) 12001 b) 12002 c) 12003 d) 12004\n
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      • Rationale: Refer to “Repair (Closure) – Skin – Simple” in the CPT Index and find the size range that includes 4 cm, focusing on the body area “Neck.”<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • What is the correct code for a punch biopsy of the skin on the back?<\/strong> a) 11104 b) 11105 c) 11106 d) 11107\n
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        • Rationale: Check under “Biopsy – Skin” in the CPT Index and find “Punch” as the method.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • For Mohs micrographic surgery, first stage, head, and neck, what code would you use?<\/strong> a) 17311 b) 17312 c) 17313 d) 17314\n
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          • Rationale: Look under “Mohs Micrographic Surgery” in the CPT Index, and then select the appropriate location and stage.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Which code would be used for a full-thickness graft on the lip measuring 2 sq cm?<\/strong> a) 15240 b) 15241 c) 15260 d) 15261\n
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            • Rationale: Search under “Graft – Skin – Full Thickness” and then select the specific body area (“Lip”) and size range.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • What code should be used for the destruction of a third actinic keratosis lesion on the face?<\/strong> a) 17000 b) +17003 c) 17004 d) 17110\n
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              • Rationale: In the CPT Index, find “Destruction – Lesion – Skin” and then locate “Actinic Keratosis.” Code 17000 is for the first lesion, and +17003 for each additional lesion.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • For a layered closure of a 3.5 cm wound on the forearm, which code is appropriate?<\/strong> a) 12031 b) 12032 c) 12034 d) 12035\n
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                • Rationale: Look under “Repair (Closure) – Skin – Layered” in the CPT Index. Focus on the size and location of the wound.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • If a dermatologist performs a dermabrasion for acne scarring on the entire face, what code should be used?<\/strong> a) 15780 b) 15781 c) 15782 d) 15783\n
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                  • Rationale: Refer to “Dermabrasion” and then look for the specific reason (acne scarring) and area (entire face) in the CPT Index.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Which code is used for an intermediate repair of a 5.5 cm laceration on the scalp?<\/strong> a) 12031 b) 12032 c) 12034 d) 12035\n
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                    • Rationale: Under “Repair (Closure) – Skin – Intermediate,” find the correct size range and body part.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • What is the appropriate code for the surgical preparation of a wound on the leg before skin grafting, covering 70 sq cm?<\/strong> a) 15002 b) 15003 c) 15004 d) 15005\n
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                      • Rationale: Search in the CPT Index under “Surgical Preparation – Wound,” and then determine the size and location of the wound.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                        Answer Key<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                        1. a) 11400<\/strong>\n
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                          • Benign lesions on the forearm measuring up to 0.5 cm fall under code 11400.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • b) 12002<\/strong>\n
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                            • Simple repair of a 4 cm laceration on the neck falls within the size range of 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm, coded as 12002.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • a) 11104<\/strong>\n
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                              • Punch biopsy of the skin is coded as 11104 regardless of the body part.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • a) 17311<\/strong>\n
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                                • First stage of Mohs surgery on the head and neck is coded as 17311.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • b) 15241<\/strong>\n
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                                  • Full-thickness grafts on the lip for 2 sq cm are coded as 15241.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • b) +17003<\/strong>\n
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                                    • The third actinic keratosis lesion is coded as +17003 as it’s an additional lesion.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • a) 12031<\/strong>\n
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                                      • Layered closure of a 3.5 cm wound on the forearm is coded as 12031.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      • b) 15781<\/strong>\n
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                                        • Dermabrasion for acne scarring on the entire face is coded as 15781.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        • b) 12032<\/strong>\n
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                                          • Intermediate repair of a 5.5 cm laceration on the scalp falls under code 12032.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                          • a) 15002<\/strong>\n
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                                            • Surgical preparation of a 70 sq cm wound on the leg before skin grafting is coded as 15002.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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