Code Accessory Structure Procedures - Certified Professional Coder CPC

1. Identify the correct coding: avulsion of $3$ nail plates performed in the same session.

   CPT $11730$ and CPT $11732 2$. CPT requires reporting the base code for the first avulsion and add-on codes for each subsequent one in the same session.

2. Which CPT code reports biopsy of breast by open incision (open biopsy)?

   CPT $19120$. This code is used for open excisional biopsy of breast lesions, allowing pathological examination.

3. Which CPT code reports trimming of nondystrophic nails, any number?

   CPT $11719$. This code is designated for trimming any number of nondystrophic nails, distinguishing it from debridement procedures.

4. Identify the correct code for operative note: "Open excision of breast lesion with wire localization".

   CPT $19125$. Wire localization is a preoperative radiological marker method, coded for single lesion open excision.

5. Which CPT code reports excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete (permanent)?

   CPT $11750$. This code is assigned for partial or complete excision of the nail and matrix for permanent removal.

6. Which CPT code reports each additional nail plate avulsion beyond the first?

   CPT $11732$ (each additional nail). This add-on code is reported for each additional nail plate avulsion after the first, per CPT guidelines.

7. What CPT code range is used for pilonidal cyst or sinus procedures?

   CPT $11770$-$11772$. This CPT range is dedicated to excision procedures for pilonidal cysts or sinuses, varying by complexity.

8. Which CPT code reports avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, single?

   CPT $11730$. This code reports partial or complete avulsion of a single nail plate, following CPT rules for initial procedures.

9. Which CPT code reports aspiration of a breast cyst?

   CPT $19000$. This code is specific for puncture aspiration of a breast cyst, distinct from excision or drainage codes.

10. Which CPT code reports wedge excision of skin of nail fold (for ingrown nail)?

    CPT $11765$. This code covers wedge excision of the nail fold skin, typically for ingrown toenail treatment.

11. Which CPT code reports total mastectomy (simple, complete) including nipple-areolar complex?

    CPT $19303$. This code encompasses complete removal of breast tissue including the nipple-areolar complex in simple mastectomy.

12. Identify the correct coding: debridement of dystrophic nails on $8$ toenails.

    CPT $11721$. Debridement of six or more nails is coded based on quantity, regardless of dystrophic nature.

13. Which CPT code reports excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus (complicated)?

    CPT $11772$. This code is assigned for complicated excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus, including cases requiring closure.

14. Identify the correct code for operative note: "Excision of pilonidal sinus, complicated".

    CPT $11772$. Complicated excision of pilonidal sinus is coded based on the operative complexity and extent.

15. Which CPT code reports excision of a breast lesion identified by radiologic marker (open)?

    CPT $19125$. This code applies to open excision of a single breast lesion identified by preoperative radiological marker.

16. Which CPT code reports modified radical mastectomy (includes axillary lymph node dissection)?

    CPT $19307$. This code includes axillary lymph node dissection in addition to breast removal for modified radical mastectomy.

17. Which CPT code reports incision and drainage of a breast abscess?

    CPT $19020$. This code reports mastotomy with drainage of deep breast abscess, per CPT incision guidelines.

18. What CPT code range is used for breast incision, excision, and biopsy procedures?

    CPT $19000$-$19499$. This CPT range includes codes for breast-related incision, excision, biopsy, and mastectomy procedures.

19. Which CPT code reports debridement of nail(s) by any method, $1$ to $5$ nails?

    CPT $11720$. This code applies to debridement of one to five nails using any method, based on the quantity specified in CPT guidelines.

20. What CPT code range is used for nail procedures such as avulsion and excision?

    CPT $11719$-$11765$. This CPT range encompasses integumentary system codes specifically for nail trimming, debridement, avulsion, excision, and related procedures.

21. Which CPT code reports debridement of nail(s) by any method, $6$ or more nails?

    CPT $11721$. This code is used for debridement of six or more nails by any method, as per CPT quantity-based differentiation.

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