AAPC Exam CPC Topic 1 Question 20 Discussion

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Question #: 20
Topic #: 1

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A surgeon performs midface LeFort I reconstruction on a patient's facial bones to correct a congenital deformity. The reconstruction is performed in two pieces in moving the upper jawbone forward and repositioning the teeth of the maxilla of the mid face.

What CPT code is reported?

A21146

B21141

C21142

D21145

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Suggested Answer: B

by Roosevelt at Apr 14, 2024, 01:45 PM

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Paola

1 days ago

I agree with Rory, 21142 makes sense because it involves moving the upper jawbone forward and repositioning the teeth.

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Malissa

5 days ago

I disagree, I believe the correct CPT code is 21145.

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Kasandra

5 days ago

I think the correct code is 21145, as it specifically mentions 'midface LeFort I reconstruction' which involves moving the upper jawbone forward and repositioning the teeth.

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Rory

13 days ago

I think the CPT code reported should be 21142.

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