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Which statement regarding lesion excision is TRUE?
Suggested Answer: B
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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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Titus
10 months ago
I thought complex closures were always included, huh?
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Alyce
11 months ago
Totally agree, A makes the most sense!
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Harrison
11 months ago
B is misleading; margins are part of the measurement.
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Karma
11 months ago
Wait, are you sure about that?
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Maybelle
11 months ago
A is correct! Simple closure is included.
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Billy
12 months ago
I believe D is correct because complex closure seems to be a common part of the coding for excisions, but I could be mixing it up with another topic.
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Vivan
12 months ago
I thought lesion excision codes were based on the size of the lesion itself, but I’m confused about whether that includes the margins or not.
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Erick
12 months ago
I practiced a question like this, and I feel like the answer might be A, but I can't recall if it specifically mentions simple closure.
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Clay
1 year ago
I think I remember that lesion excision codes do include margins, but I'm not sure about the type of closure that's included.
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Shawnda
1 year ago
Ah, I see now. The key is understanding the different closure types included in the lesion excision codes. I'll make sure to review that detail before answering this type of question.
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Lacresha
1 year ago
I'm leaning towards D. The question is asking which statement is true, and D covers removal of the lesion with margins, as well as complex closure when performed. That seems to be the most comprehensive answer.
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Eva
1 year ago
I think the answer is C. Lesion excision codes include removal of the lesion with margins, and intermediate closure when performed. The wording in C seems to match the question best.
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Joni
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. The options seem to be differentiating between the types of closures included in the lesion excision codes. I'll need to review the coding guidelines more carefully to determine the correct answer.
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Frederick
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is A. The question is asking about lesion excision codes, and A seems to cover the key points - removal of the lesion with margins, and simple closure.
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Miesha
1 year ago
This is exactly the kind of question that would keep me up at night studying. I better brush up on my lesion excision knowledge before the big test!
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Lavonda
1 year ago
C) Lesion excision codes include removal of a lesion, with margins, and intermediate closure when performed
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Garry
1 year ago
I know, lesion excision coding can be tricky to remember all the details.
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Laura
1 year ago
A) Lesion excision codes include removal of a lesion, with margins, and simple (nonlayered) closure when performed
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Roslyn
1 year 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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Coletta
1 year ago
C) Lesion excision codes include removal of a lesion, with margins, and intermediate closure when performed
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Tamra
1 year ago
B) Lesion excision codes are selected by measuring the greatest clinical diameter of a lesion excluding the margins required to complete the excision
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Ciara
1 year ago
A) Lesion excision codes include removal of a lesion, with margins, and simple (nonlayered) closure when performed
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Merlyn
1 year 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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Lorean
1 year ago
B) Lesion excision codes are selected by measuring the greatest clinical diameter of a lesion excluding the margins required to complete the excision
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Alexia
1 year ago
A) Lesion excision codes include removal of a lesion, with margins, and simple (nonlayered) closure when performed
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Shawn
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
Because lesion excision codes include removal of a lesion, with margins, and intermediate closure when performed.
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Arthur
1 year ago
Why do you think it's C?
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Cristina
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the correct answer is C.
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Arthur
2 years ago
I think the answer is A.