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AAPC Exam CPC Topic 6 Question 44 Discussion

Actual exam question for AAPC's CPC exam
Question #: 44
Topic #: 6
[All CPC Questions]

Which statement regarding lesion excision is TRUE?

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Suggested Answer: B

Dr. Burns is providing initial hospital or birthing center care for the evaluation and management of a normal newborn infant. CPT code 99460 is used to report initial hospital or birthing center care, per day, for evaluation and management of a normal newborn infant. This includes a comprehensive history, examination, and medical decision-making. The description of the service provided fits this CPT code accurately. Reference: CPT Professional Edition (current year), AMA.


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Roslyn
5 days ago
Ha! I bet the examiners are trying to trip us up with these options. I'm going to take a closer look at the wording and make sure I understand the nuances.
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Merlyn
19 days ago
Hmm, D sounds tempting, but I'm not convinced that complex closure is always necessary for a lesion excision. I'll need to double-check the specifics.
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Alexia
4 days ago
A) Lesion excision codes include removal of a lesion, with margins, and simple (nonlayered) closure when performed
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Shawn
20 days ago
I think Option C is the correct answer. The code includes the excision and intermediate closure, which makes sense for a lesion removal.
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Tu
22 days ago
Option A seems straightforward, but I'm not sure if it covers all the details I need to know. I should probably review the coding guidelines to be sure.
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Cristina
22 days ago
Because lesion excision codes include removal of a lesion, with margins, and intermediate closure when performed.
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Arthur
23 days ago
Why do you think it's C?
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Cristina
24 days ago
I disagree, I believe the correct answer is C.
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Arthur
29 days ago
I think the answer is A.
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