Objective: Work these as quickly as possible, using the Stop Watch above. Start time can be changed. Click on Refresh or Reload to start over. If you get an answer wrong refer back to the course material. 1. Adrenalectomy CPT code 60540 includes Total, Subtotal and Partial.
2. Diseases of the Carotid body include Cushing's Adenoma,
Conn's disease, and Cushing's disease.
3. The Carotid Body is a small neurovascular structure located at the juncture of the common carotid artery.
4. Surgical laparoscopy CPT codes always includes diagnostic laparoscopy therefore you should always code both.
5. A bilateral adrenalectomy, complete with biopsy, was performed. The approach was across the abdomen. The correct code for this would be CPT 60540 with Modifier-51.
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