BC3020: Week 5 Assignment Worksheet PART 1: 50 points
( 5 points each) Answer the following questions
1. What three sections of the CPT coding manual will commonly be accessed when coding for
cardiovascular procedures?
Surgery, Medicine, and Radiology
2. What is the correct coding of cardiology E/M services based on?
The history and physical examination of the patient and documentation of key components and contributing
factors.
3. What does the acronym CABG stand for?
Coronary Artery Bypass Graf
4. Why do cardiovascular surgeons often use artificial materials to repair damaged areas of vessels?
Cardiologists use artificial materials to repair damaged areas of vessels because the artificial material is less
susceptible to rejection and calcification than human tissue and can be readily available.
5. What are the two approaches that can be used to implant the electrode portion of a pacemaker or
cardioverter defibrilator?
Either an epicardial or transvenous approach can be used to implant the electrode portion of the pacemaker.
6. What is the definition of insufficiency as it relates to a heart valve?
Insufficiency of a heart valve means the valve does not close properly, which may lead to hypertrophy
(enlargement) of the heart because blood will pool in the chambers
7. What services are bundled into the complete stress test procedure found in the Medicine Section of the
CPT coding manual?
Supervision, tracing, and interpretation with written report.
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8. What is the definition of ejection fraction?
Ejection fraction is the percentage of blood pumped with each contraction of the heart and is related to the
chamber volume.
9. What does the abbreviation PTCA stand for?
Percutaneous
10. What code range is used to report services for cardiac pacemakers and implantable defibrillators?
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Using your CPT coding manual answer the following questions for the scenario.
Venous bypass graft for occlusive disease, femoral-popliteal
1. What is the procedure, service or test performed?
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2. What is the main term referenced in the Alphabetic Index?
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3. What subterms are referenced to further specify the procedure, service or test?
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4. What code(s) are listed in the Alphabetic Index?
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5. What section of the CPT manual do you reference to verify the code for this service?
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6. According to the notes preceding the code range for venous bypass graft the procurement of what vein graft is
included in the description of the code?
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7. Where is the femoral-popliteal vein located in the body?
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8. What CPT code is assigned to report this service?
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9. What, if any, modifier is appended to this service?
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10. Have all procedures, services, or tests been reported for this statement from the medical record?
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