AAPC Exam CPC Topic 2 Question 8 Discussion

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Question #: 8
Topic #: 2

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A 25-year-old woman underwent percutaneous breast biopsy on the right breast with placement of a Gelmark clip. The procedure was performed using stereotactic imaging.

What CPT codes will be reported?

A19081

B19100, 76098

C19101, 19283

D19081, 19283

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Suggested Answer: C

by Jutta at Jul 25, 2023, 07:33 AM

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Amalia

3 months ago

I bet the answer is hidden in the Gelmark clip. Maybe it's made of gold and I can use 19125 instead. Gotta think outside the box, you know?

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Fredric

2 months ago

A: Interesting, maybe we should double check the documentation to be sure.

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Melissia

2 months ago

B: I'm not sure about that. I would go with D) 19081, 19283.

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Hubert

3 months ago

A: I think the answer is C) 19101, 19283.

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Nickie

3 months ago

Hmm, let me think. I'll go with B. 19100 for the biopsy and 76098 for the specimen imaging. Sounds about right, right?

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Malissa

2 months ago

Great, we're all in agreement then. Option B it is for the CPT codes.

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Odelia

3 months ago

Yes, I agree. 76098 is for the specimen imaging, so B seems like the correct choice.

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Darci

3 months ago

I think you're on the right track with option B. 19100 is definitely for the biopsy.

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Carma

4 months ago

Wait, what? I thought we were talking about breast augmentation. I'm completely lost here.

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Ashlee

2 months ago

D: I thought they were talking about breast augmentation too, but it seems like it was a biopsy instead.

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Vallie

2 months ago

C: Yes, that's correct. The Gelmark clip was placed during the procedure.

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Jacquline

2 months ago

B: Oh, I see. So they used stereotactic imaging for the biopsy.

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Eden

2 months ago

A: It looks like the CPT codes for the procedure are 19101 and 19283.

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Ashton

2 months ago

D: That's correct. It's a different procedure altogether.

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Stephaine

2 months ago

C: Oh, I see. So it's not related to breast augmentation.

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Mary

3 months ago

B: The CPT codes that will be reported are 19101 and 19283.

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Deonna

3 months ago

A: It seems like the procedure was a percutaneous breast biopsy with a Gelmark clip placed.

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Ahmad

4 months ago

C'mon, it's gotta be C. 19101 for the biopsy and 19283 for the stereotactic guidance. Who doesn't know that?

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Cherelle

3 months ago

Yeah, 19101 for the biopsy and 19283 for the guidance make sense.

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Anglea

4 months ago

I think you're right, C does seem like the correct choice.

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Reuben

4 months ago

I think the correct answer is D. 19081 for the percutaneous breast biopsy and 19283 for the stereotactic guidance. Easy peasy!

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Francisca

4 months ago

I'm not sure about this one. Can someone explain why code 19101 is the right choice?

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Rolande

4 months ago

I agree with Brock. The biopsy was performed using stereotactic imaging, so code 19101 is appropriate.

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Brock

4 months ago

I think the correct answer is C) 19101, 19283.

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