AAPC CPC Exam - Topic 2 Question 29 Discussion

Actual exam question for AAPC's CPC exam

Question #: 29
Topic #: 2

A 55-year-old patient with suspected liver cancer was seen by the physician to obtain a biopsy. The special biopsy needle was placed using ultrasonic guidance. The physician obtained a small tissue sample from the liver, which was then sent to pathology.

What CPT codes are reported?

A47000, 77002-26

B47000, 10005

C47100, 77012-26

D47000, 76942-26

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Suggested Answer: D

99222: This code is used for initial hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a detailed or comprehensive history, a detailed or comprehensive examination, and medical decision making of moderate complexity.

The documentation shows a detailed history (including HPI, ROS, PMH, SH, and FH) and a detailed examination (covering multiple organ systems). The medical decision making involves the management of an acute asthma exacerbation, which includes admitting the patient to observation status, administering oral steroids, and planning for further diagnostic testing.

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Merissa

6 months ago

I thought 10005 was for something else, not biopsy.

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Nakisha

6 months ago

Totally agree, D seems to fit best here!

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Paola

6 months ago

Wait, is 76942 really the right ultrasound code?

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Herman

7 months ago

I think it's D, 47000 and 76942-26.

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Shawnta

7 months ago

The biopsy code is definitely 47000.

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Glen

7 months ago

I feel like I should know this, but I can't recall if 10005 is the right code for pathology. I thought it was for something else.

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Kiera

7 months ago

I’m leaning towards option D, but I keep mixing up the codes for liver biopsy and ultrasound guidance.

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Hayley

7 months ago

I remember practicing a similar question, and I think the correct code for ultrasound guidance is 76942.

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Bo

8 months ago

I think the biopsy code is 47000, but I'm not sure about the ultrasound guidance part. Was it 77002 or something else?

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Leatha

8 months ago

Ugh, I'm a little lost on this one. Radiology and imaging codes can be so confusing. Let me re-read the question carefully and see if I can break it down step-by-step.

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Francine

8 months ago

This is a tricky one. There are a lot of different CPT codes to keep track of for procedures like this. I'll need to review my notes and really think through each step to make sure I select the right combination.

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Trinidad

8 months ago

Hmm, let me think this through. The key details are that it was a liver biopsy with ultrasound guidance. I'll need to look up the codes for those procedures and see which one matches the options provided.

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Glen

8 months ago

This question seems straightforward - it's asking for the CPT codes for a liver biopsy with ultrasound guidance. I'm pretty confident I can figure this out.

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Twana

8 months ago

Okay, I remember learning about liver biopsies in class. I think the main CPT code would be for the biopsy itself, and then there would be a separate code for the ultrasound guidance. Now I just need to match that up with the answer choices.

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Adela

8 months ago

Ah, I've seen this kind of question before. The key is to focus on the specific wording of the options and match them to the information provided in the image. I'm feeling confident about this one.

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Rosio

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know data types are important, but I'm not sure if that's the complete answer. Let me think this through step-by-step.

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Elke

1 year ago

I'm just hoping the patient doesn't end up with a liver-y good time after all this poking and prodding!

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Kathryn

11 months ago

Yes, waiting for results can be nerve-wracking.

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Lasandra

12 months ago

Me too, it must be a stressful time for the patient.

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Georgene

12 months ago

I hope the biopsy results come back okay.

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Maile

1 year ago

This is a tough one, but I'm leaning towards option C. The 47100 code for a percutaneous liver biopsy, and 77012-26 for CT guidance, seems like the most comprehensive choice.

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Rolf

11 months ago

Yes, option C makes sense based on the description of the biopsy procedure and the codes provided.

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Josphine

11 months ago

I agree, option C seems to be the most comprehensive choice for the procedure described.

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Theodora

11 months ago

I think option C is the correct choice. The 47100 code is for a percutaneous liver biopsy, and 77012-26 is for CT guidance.

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Tracie

1 year ago

Haha, who needs a needle when you can just reach in and grab a piece of the liver, am I right? But seriously, I'm going with option D. The 76942-26 code for ultrasound guidance seems like the way to go.

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