AAPC Exam CPC Topic 1 Question 38 Discussion

Actual exam question for AAPC's CPC exam

Question #: 38
Topic #: 1

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A complete cardiac MRI for morphology and function without contrast, followed by contrast with four additional sequences and stress imaging, is performed on a patient with systolic left ventricular congestive heart failure and premature ventricular contractions.

What CPT and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?

A75557, 75559, I50.1, I49.1

B75561, 75563, I50.1, I49.1

C75563, I50.20, I49.3

D75559, I50.20, I49.3

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Suggested Answer: B

Dr. Burns is providing initial hospital or birthing center care for the evaluation and management of a normal newborn infant. CPT code 99460 is used to report initial hospital or birthing center care, per day, for evaluation and management of a normal newborn infant. This includes a comprehensive history, examination, and medical decision-making. The description of the service provided fits this CPT code accurately. Reference: CPT Professional Edition (current year), AMA.

by Kristeen at Oct 18, 2024, 06:12 AM

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I think the correct codes are A) 75557, 75559, I50.1, I49.1

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