AAPC Updated CPC Exam Questions and Answers by lorena

Actinic keratoses (AKs) are coded using thepremalignant lesion destructionCPT family17000–17004, regardless of the destruction method (e.g., laser, cryotherapy, electrosurgery), as long as the intent is destruction. Coding is based on thenumber of lesions treated in that session:17000covers thefirstlesion,17003is an add-on code for2–14 additional lesions, and17004is used when treating15 or more lesions. Because the encounter documents destruction of15 AK lesions, CPT requires reporting17004only (not 17000 + multiple units of 17003). Codes17110/17111are for destruction ofbenignlesions (e.g., warts, molluscum), which is the wrong lesion category. On CPC exams, the key is matchingpremalignant vs benignand then selecting the correct code bylesion count threshold—here the threshold is met for17004.

C2617 = Implant, sinus, drug-eluting, absorbable

Impending myocardial infarction is reported with I21.3 for a myocardial infarction (acute). The shortness of breath, which is a symptom, is coded separately as R06.02. According to ICD-10-CM guidelines, when a definitive diagnosis is established, the diagnosis code is sequenced first followed by symptom codes.

ICD-10-CM (current year), Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99), ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, Section I.C.9.e.4.

Dacryocystitis is the inflammation of the lacrimal sac, which is part of the tear drainage system located in the inner corner of the eye. The lacrimal sac is connected to the nasolacrimal duct, which drains tears into the nasal cavity. Inflammation in this area can cause pain, redness, and swelling near the inner corner of the eye.

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