Chapter 3 Review

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Chapter 3 Review: Modifiers Refer to appendix A of the CPT 2020 – 2021 code book to identify the appropriate modifiers to be reported for the procedures. Questions from Pages 61 and 62 of the text book. Name_______________________________________ 2. April 1: Patient treated for a tibial fracture. May 15: Patient returns complaining of pain at the site of the external fixator The surgeon immediately returns the patient to OR to remove the fixator. What physician modifier would be appended to the removal of the external fixator due to pain? 4. Which modifier is appended to CPT code 90792, Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation, to indicate that the service was performed using synchronous telemedicine? 6. A patient was seen in the dermatologist’s office for follow-up after having a cancerous lesion removed last year. The physician performed a comprehensive history/examination with moderate-complexity decision-making. During the examination, a suspicious lesion was found on the patient’s arm, which was biopsied using a shaving technique. In addition to the skin biopsy code (11102), the physician wishes to report the E/M code. What modifier would explain that the E/M services were significantly and separately identified from the services normally provided for just a biopsy? For items 8 through 14, assign the correct CPT code(s) and the appropriate modifiers (CPT and HCPCS National ). 8.The physician performed a partial avulsion of the nail plate of the left thumb. (hint: go to avulsion, then nail to locate the CPT code_________________ modifier (hint ) left thumb ____________ 10. Chemodenervation of salivary glands (two glands injected) (hint: go to chemodenervation then salivary glands to locate the CPT code ___________________ modifier _____________ 12. A patient underwent carpal tunnel releases on both the left and right wrists. (hint: go to carpal tunnel syndrome then decompression to locate the CPT code_______________ modifier (hint: bilateral)___________ 14. The surgeon excised a chalazion of the left lower eyelid. (hint: go to chalazion then excised to locate the CPT code________________ modifier: (hint: the left lower eyelid)_______________ 16. What CPT modifier guidance is provided for code 0215T if the procedure was performed bilaterally?
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