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AAPC Exam CPC Topic 1 Question 9 Discussion

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Question #: 9
Topic #: 1

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A patient suffering from idiopathic dystonia is seen today and receives the following Botulinum injections: three muscle injections in both upper extremities and seven injections in six paraspinal muscles.

How are these injections reported according to the CPT guidelines?

A64644, 64647 x 7

B64642-50, 64643-50, 64647

C64642, 64643, 64647

D64642 x 3, 64642 x 3, 64647 x 7

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Suggested Answer: D

by Lucina at Aug 06, 2023, 11:04 AM

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Donte

1 months ago

Wait, are we supposed to report the number of needles used or the number of muscles injected? This coding stuff can be a real pain in the neck sometimes.

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Ernie

1 months ago

Botulinum injections, huh? Sounds like a real blast! I hope the patient doesn't end up feeling a little too 'paralyzed' after all this.

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Alonso

1 months ago

Hmm, this one's tricky. I'm going to go with B. The 50 modifier should be used for the bilateral injections.

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Candida

16 hours ago

I'm not sure about that, I would go with C) 64642, 64643, 64647

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Martina

9 days ago

I think it's A) 64644, 64647 x 7

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Rickie

1 months ago

I'm leaning towards D. The question mentions three muscle injections in both upper extremities, so that's 64642 x 6, and then 64647 x 7 for the paraspinal muscles.

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Tresa

9 days ago

Great, glad we're on the same page with the coding for the injections.

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Beckie

24 days ago

Yes, I agree. That makes the most sense based on the information given in the question.

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Veronika

1 months ago

I think you're right, it should be D. 64642 x 3 for the upper extremities and 64647 x 7 for the paraspinal muscles.

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Ciara

2 months ago

I'm pretty sure the answer is C. The guidelines clearly state that the injections should be reported as 64642, 64643, and 64647.

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Kristine

9 days ago

I think you're right, C) 64642, 64643, 64647 seems to be the correct answer

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Quentin

12 days ago

Actually, I'm pretty sure it's C) 64642, 64643, 64647

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Nathan

14 days ago

No, I believe it's B) 64642-50, 64643-50, 64647

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Lauran

16 days ago

I think the answer is A) 64644, 64647 x 7

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Eric

19 days ago

I agree with you, the answer is definitely A) 64644, 64647 x 7.

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Jarvis

25 days ago

Actually, I believe it's B) 64642-50, 64643-50, 64647.

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Lashawnda

1 months ago

I think you're right, the guidelines do state that it should be reported that way

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Maryann

1 months ago

Actually, I'm pretty sure it's C) 64642, 64643, 64647

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Fatima

1 months ago

No, I believe it is B) 64642-50, 64643-50, 64647

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Adell

1 months ago

I think you're mistaken. The correct answer is A) 64644, 64647 x 7.

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Donte

1 months ago

I think the answer is A) 64644, 64647 x 7

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Michael

2 months ago

But the guidelines clearly state that it should be reported as 64644, 64647 x 7 for these specific injections.

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Lindsey

2 months ago

I disagree, I believe it should be reported as 64642-50, 64643-50, 64647.

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Michael

3 months ago

I think the injections should be reported as 64644, 64647 x 7.

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