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AAPC CPC Exam - Topic 1 Question 14 Discussion

Actual exam question for AAPC's CPC exam
Question #: 14
Topic #: 1
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A patient with empyema requires a Schede thoracoplasty.

What CPT code is reported for this procedure?

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Suggested Answer: B

by Ammie at Dec 12, 2023, 03:20 AM

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Sanda
3 months ago
32999 is for unlisted procedures, not this one.
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Layla
3 months ago
Wait, is it really 32906? I thought it was something else!
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Alease
3 months ago
I disagree, it's actually 32900.
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Marci
4 months ago
Definitely 32905 for thoracoplasty!
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Florinda
4 months ago
I think the correct code is 32906.
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Vannessa
4 months ago
I thought 32999 was for unlisted procedures, so I don't think that's the answer here. It must be one of the specific codes.
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Amos
4 months ago
I have a vague recollection that 32906 might be the right one, but I can't quite remember the details about the Schede technique.
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Marla
4 months ago
I remember practicing with similar questions, and I feel like 32900 was mentioned a lot in those examples.
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Merlyn
5 months ago
I think the code for thoracoplasty is 32905, but I'm not entirely sure if that's specific enough for a Schede procedure.
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Doretha
5 months ago
This is a tricky one. I know Schede thoracoplasty is a complex procedure, so the code is likely more specific than a general thoracic surgery code. I'm going to review my notes and try to narrow it down.
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Afton
5 months ago
Okay, let me see. A Schede thoracoplasty is a type of thoracic surgery, so I'm guessing the code would be in the 32000 series. I'm leaning towards A. 32906, but I'm not 100% confident.
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Skye
5 months ago
I'm pretty sure this is a Schede thoracoplasty, so I think the answer is C. 32905.
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Albina
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know Schede thoracoplasty is a specific procedure, but I can't remember the exact CPT code off the top of my head. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Laura
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about managing VM snapshots. I'm pretty confident I can figure this out.
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Josphine
5 months ago
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Pearlie
5 months ago
I remember learning about Drill-through in class, but I'm drawing a blank on the specific output types that work with it. I'll have to carefully read through the options and see if any ring a bell.
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Carma
5 months ago
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Ronny
5 months ago
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Cecilia
5 months ago
This question feels familiar. I think the answer might be about disabling auto-learn—didn't we practice a scenario like that once?
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Tawanna
9 months ago
I heard they're coming out with a new 'Schede Zero' procedure next year - no more pesky thoracoplasty, just a quick 'thoracectomy' and you're good to go!
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Dominic
10 months ago
A) 32906 is for a 'Pleural scarification for empyema' - that sounds close, but I think C) 32905 is the right answer for a Schede thoracoplasty.
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Miesha
9 months ago
Yes, 32905 is the code for Schede thoracoplasty.
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Dianne
9 months ago
I agree, 32905 is the correct code for that procedure.
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Twanna
9 months ago
I think C) 32905 is the right code for Schede thoracoplasty.
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Tyra
10 months ago
D) 32900 sounds like it could be for a total thoracoplasty, but a Schede is a specific type, so I'll go with C) 32905.
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William
9 months ago
Let's go with C) 32905 for the procedure code.
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Lucina
9 months ago
I agree, 32900 seems more general for total thoracoplasty.
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Wilford
9 months ago
I think C) 32905 is the correct code for Schede thoracoplasty.
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Ashley
10 months ago
I'm leaning towards B) 32999 since it's the 'unlisted' code for thoracic surgery procedures. Gotta cover all your bases, you know?
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Buddy
10 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think it might be D) 32900. Can someone explain why they think it's C) 32905?
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Antonio
11 months ago
Hmm, I think C) 32905 is the correct CPT code for a Schede thoracoplasty. That seems like the most specific option.
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Veta
9 months ago
I think C) 32905 is the most appropriate code for that procedure.
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Jettie
9 months ago
I agree, C) 32905 is the correct code for Schede thoracoplasty.
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Kent
9 months ago
I think we should go with C) 32905 for this procedure.
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Viva
10 months ago
I agree, C) 32905 is the correct code for Schede thoracoplasty.
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Ivory
11 months ago
I agree with you. Schede thoracoplasty is typically reported with CPT code 32905.
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Catina
11 months ago
I think the answer is C) 32905.
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