AAPC Exam CPC Topic 2 Question 23 Discussion

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Question #: 23
Topic #: 2

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A 45-year-old female presents to the ED with chest pain. The provider has an Albumin Cobalt Binding Test to determine if the chest pain is ischemic in nature.

That lab test is reported?

A83857

B84134

C82043

D82045

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Suggested Answer: B

by Ettie at May 09, 2024, 01:51 PM

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Lezlie

9 days ago

This test sounds like it could be really useful for diagnosing ischemic chest pain. But what's the code for it? Gotta get that right on the exam!

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Paola

13 days ago

That makes sense, thanks for the explanation. I'll go with 82043 then.

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Paola

15 days ago

I disagree, I believe it is 82043 because it is commonly used to determine ischemic chest pain.

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Paola

16 days ago

I think the lab test reported is 84134.

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