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AAPC CPC Exam - Topic 1 Question 18 Discussion

An incision is made in the scalp, a craniectomy is performed to access the area where electrodes are present. The electrodes are removed. The surgical wound is closed.What procedure code is reported?
B) 61880
A) 61850
C) 61535
D) 61860

AAPC CPC Exam - Topic 1 Question 18 Discussion

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Question #: 18
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An incision is made in the scalp, a craniectomy is performed to access the area where electrodes are present. The electrodes are removed. The surgical wound is closed.

What procedure code is reported?

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by Ceola at Mar 10, 2024, 04:35 PM

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Luke
6 months ago
I can't believe they would use 61860 for this. Feels wrong!
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Marci
6 months ago
Wait, are we sure about 61535? That one seems off.
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Hubert
7 months ago
Definitely 61850, that's the standard for this type of procedure.
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Adela
7 months ago
I thought it was 61860. Seems more fitting.
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Werner
7 months ago
I'm pretty sure it's 61880 for electrode removal.
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Colene
7 months ago
I’m leaning towards 61860 since it seems to fit the description of the procedure, but I need to double-check.
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Zachary
8 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I feel like 61535 might be the right one, but I can't recall the specifics.
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Doyle
8 months ago
I think 61880 is for something else, maybe related to a different type of procedure.
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Fernanda
8 months ago
I remember studying craniectomy codes, but I'm not sure if it's 61850 or 61860 for electrode removal.
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Maryrose
8 months ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. The incision, craniectomy, and electrode removal - that sounds like 61860 to me. I'm going to go with that.
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Carmelina
8 months ago
I'm a bit unsure here. The removal of electrodes makes me think it could be 61880, but the craniectomy part is throwing me off. I'll need to double-check the code descriptions.
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Theodora
8 months ago
I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. Based on the steps described, I believe the correct code is 61535.
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Rodrigo
8 months ago
Okay, let's see. The key details seem to be the incision in the scalp, the craniectomy, and the removal of electrodes. I think I can narrow this down.
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Yvonne
8 months ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully review the details of the procedure described and match it to the available code options.
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Hyman
8 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure on this one. I know we covered IP addressing and subnetting, but I can't quite remember the specific term for grouping routes. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Devora
8 months ago
I've got a strategy - I'll start by identifying the SDP connections and then evaluate each one based on the port group configuration. That should help me determine the answer.
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Nikita
8 months ago
This looks like a tricky one. I'll need to think through the different options carefully to figure out the right approach.
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Rickie
1 year ago
Okay, let's see... scalp incision, craniectomy, electrode removal. Yep, D) 61860 is the one.
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Desiree
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I might have to consult my trusty coding book for this one.
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Kimbery
11 months ago
I don't think it's D) 61860, but I could be wrong.
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Hannah
11 months ago
D) 61860
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Leonard
11 months ago
I remember seeing C) 61535 in my coding book, that might be it.
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Mozell
11 months ago
C) 61535
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Pearlene
11 months ago
I'm leaning towards B) 61880, but I'm not 100% sure.
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Corazon
11 months ago
B) 61880
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Deane
11 months ago
I think it's A) 61850, that sounds right.
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Valentine
12 months ago
A) 61850
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Ciara
1 year ago
That makes sense, I see your point. Thanks for clarifying!
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Cordelia
1 year ago
The key here is the craniectomy, so I think the answer is D) 61860.
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Leeann
1 year ago
Yes, that makes sense based on the description of the procedure.
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Solange
1 year ago
So, we all think the correct code is D) 61860.
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Barrett
1 year ago
I agree, the craniectomy is the key procedure.
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Erinn
1 year ago
I think the answer is D) 61860.
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Latricia
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe it is 61860 because it involves removal of electrodes.
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Ciara
1 year ago
I think the procedure code reported is 61850.
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