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AAPC Exam CPC Topic 1 Question 20 Discussion

Actual exam question for AAPC's CPC exam
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?

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Suggested Answer: B

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

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Merlyn
27 days ago
If I get this wrong, I'll be maxilla-sed. Gotta nail the right code, or I'm in for a real-FORTEful experience.
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Shakira
1 months ago
I'm just happy I don't have to perform this surgery. Sounds like a real jawbreaker!
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Rebecka
1 months ago
21141? Really? That's just for a single-piece LeFort I osteotomy. This question is clearly asking about a more complex procedure.
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Kami
1 months ago
Hmm, this seems tricky. I'm leaning towards 21146 since it's described as 'midface' reconstruction, but I'm not 100% sure.
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Kate
17 days ago
I think it might be 21146 because it mentions 'midface' reconstruction.
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Ernestine
2 months ago
The question mentions that the procedure is done in two pieces, so I'm going to go with 21142 since that covers 'LeFort I, 2 piece osteotomy'.
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Val
1 months ago
Yes, I agree. It specifically mentions the two-piece osteotomy in the description.
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Launa
1 months ago
I think you're right, 21142 seems to be the correct code for this procedure.
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Paola
2 months 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
2 months ago
I disagree, I believe the correct CPT code is 21145.
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Kasandra
2 months 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
2 months ago
I think the CPT code reported should be 21142.
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