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AAPC CPC Exam - Topic 2 Question 8 Discussion

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?
C) 19101, 19283
A) 19081
B) 19100, 76098
D) 19081, 19283

AAPC CPC Exam - 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?

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

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Nettie
8 months ago
Stereotactic imaging usually involves 19101, right?
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Carol
8 months ago
19081 is for the biopsy, but 19283 for the clip placement makes sense.
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Corinne
8 months ago
Wait, are we sure about the Gelmark clip being coded like that?
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Darrin
8 months ago
I think B is the right choice, not sure about D.
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Marleen
9 months ago
Definitely going with D, 19081 and 19283.
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Hershel
9 months ago
I’m leaning towards option D, but I’m not completely confident about the specifics of the imaging code.
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Mabel
9 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I feel like 19081 and 19283 could be the correct combination, but I’m a bit uncertain.
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Jamal
9 months ago
I think 19101 might be involved since it relates to breast biopsies, but I can't recall if the clip placement changes anything.
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Darell
9 months ago
I remember we discussed the different codes for breast biopsies, but I'm not sure if 19081 is the right one for a percutaneous biopsy.
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Jina
9 months ago
This question seems straightforward, I think I can narrow it down based on the differences between OpenShift and Kubernetes.
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Yoko
10 months ago
Okay, I think I've got a strategy here. Azure Security Center and Azure Monitor both have compliance and reporting features, so those would be my top choices. I'd need to dig into the details of each to see which one is better suited for the ISO 27001 requirements.
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Amalia
1 year 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
1 year ago
A: Interesting, maybe we should double check the documentation to be sure.
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Melissia
1 year ago
B: I'm not sure about that. I would go with D) 19081, 19283.
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Hubert
1 year ago
A: I think the answer is C) 19101, 19283.
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Nickie
1 year 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
1 year ago
Great, we're all in agreement then. Option B it is for the CPT codes.
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Odelia
1 year ago
Yes, I agree. 76098 is for the specimen imaging, so B seems like the correct choice.
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Darci
1 year ago
I think you're on the right track with option B. 19100 is definitely for the biopsy.
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Carma
1 year ago
Wait, what? I thought we were talking about breast augmentation. I'm completely lost here.
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Ashlee
1 year 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
1 year ago
C: Yes, that's correct. The Gelmark clip was placed during the procedure.
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Jacquline
1 year ago
B: Oh, I see. So they used stereotactic imaging for the biopsy.
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Eden
1 year ago
A: It looks like the CPT codes for the procedure are 19101 and 19283.
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Ashton
1 year ago
D: That's correct. It's a different procedure altogether.
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Stephaine
1 year ago
C: Oh, I see. So it's not related to breast augmentation.
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Mary
1 year ago
B: The CPT codes that will be reported are 19101 and 19283.
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Deonna
1 year ago
A: It seems like the procedure was a percutaneous breast biopsy with a Gelmark clip placed.
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Ahmad
1 year 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
1 year ago
Yeah, 19101 for the biopsy and 19283 for the guidance make sense.
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Anglea
1 year ago
I think you're right, C does seem like the correct choice.
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Reuben
1 year 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
1 year ago
I'm not sure about this one. Can someone explain why code 19101 is the right choice?
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Rolande
1 year ago
I agree with Brock. The biopsy was performed using stereotactic imaging, so code 19101 is appropriate.
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Brock
1 year ago
I think the correct answer is C) 19101, 19283.
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