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Question#1

An otolaryngologist removes a 3 cm deep facial tumor within muscle.
What CPT® code is reported?

A. 21015
B. 21016
C. 21012
D. 21014

Explanation:
21015 = Excision of facial tumor, deep (subfascial/intramuscular), 3 cm or less
21016 is for greater than 3 cm
Tumor is exactly 3 cm, making 21015 correct.

Question#2

In medical terminology, suffixes indicate the procedure, condition, disorder, or disease.
Which term contains a suffix?

A. malaise
B. ambidextrous
C. neuralgia
D. hypotension

Explanation:
The suffix in medical terminology provides information about a condition, procedure, disorder, or disease. The term "neuralgia" contains the suffix "-algia," which refers to pain, indicating a painful condition of the nerves.
In contrast:
A. malaise has no identifiable suffix related to a specific medical condition or disease.
B. ambidextrous has no suffix indicating a disease, condition, or procedure.
D. hypotension includes the prefix "hypo-" (indicating low), but the core term "tension" refers to pressure without an additional suffix specific to condition.
Thus, "neuralgia" is the correct answer as it directly includes a suffix ("-algia") that denotes a pain-related condition in medical terms.

Question#3

Dr. Meredith sees Mr. Hollis (new patient) for the first time In the Community Rest Home. She documents a visit with medical decision making of moderate complexity. She spends 20 minutes of additional time discussing physical therapy and going over medications. Dr. Meredith spends a total of 90 minutes on that patient that day.
What CPT® coding does Dr. Meredith report?

A. 99344,99417
B. 99344
C. 99345,99417
D. 99345

Explanation:
New patient in community residential facility
Moderate MDM → 99344
Total time = 90 minutes
Base time exceeded → 99417 appropriate
Why others are incorrect:
99345 C High MDM (not documented)
Missing prolonged service code

Question#4

A patient in a radiology facility has an X-ray examination of her lumbosacral spine due to pain while playing golf. The radiologist takes a complete 7-view of the lumbosacral spine, including bending views.
What CPT® code is reported?

A. 72020
B. 72080
C. 72114
D. 72084

Explanation:

Question#5

A physician prescribes carbamazepine to treat a patient with epileptic seizures. After six months, the physician performs a therapeutic drug test to monitor the total level of the drug in the patient.
What CPT® and ICD-10-CM coding is used for the six month-evaluation?

A. 80156, R56.9
B. 80157, R56.9
C. 80157, G40.909
D. 80156, G40.909

Explanation:
The correct CPT® code for a therapeutic drug test to monitor the total level of carbamazepine is 80156. The ICD-10-CM code G40.909 is used for epileptic seizures, not otherwise specified, which aligns with the patient's condition being treated for seizures.
Reference: AMA's CPT® Professional Edition (current year)
ICD-10-CM (current year)

Exam Code: CPC
Q & A: 354 Q&As         Updated:  Oct 07,2026

 

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