AAPC Exam CPC Topic 1 Question 35 Discussion

Actual exam question for AAPC's CPC exam

Question #: 35
Topic #: 1

Patient has undergone open surgery for a left total knee arthroplasty. While in the recovery room, he continued to have severe postoperative pain. The surgeon ordered a femoral block for postoperative pain. The anesthesiologist evaluated the patient and performed a left femoral block, which provided significant post-operative pain relief.

What CPT coding is reported?

A01404, 64450, 01996

B01380, 64447-59-LT

C01402, 64447-59-LT

D01402, 64448-59-LT, 01996

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Suggested Answer: C

The patient has undergone a left total knee arthroplasty and subsequently received a femoral nerve block for postoperative pain management. CPT code 01402 is used for anesthesia for total knee arthroplasty. Code 64447-59-LT is for a femoral nerve block (single injection) for postoperative pain management, with modifier 59 indicating a distinct procedural service and LT indicating the left side. Therefore, the appropriate codes are 01402 and 64447-59-LT. Reference: CPT Professional Edition (current year), AMA.

by Magda at Sep 17, 2024, 08:32 AM

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Sabina

27 days ago

Wow, this question is really making my head hurt. I think I need a femoral nerve block just to get through it! Anyway, I'm going with the answer that includes the most codes, so D) is my pick.

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Alline

9 days ago

I think D) makes sense too. It includes more codes for the femoral block.

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Alyce

9 days ago

Yeah, D) seems like the most comprehensive choice. It covers all the bases.

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Antione

14 days ago

I agree, this question is a tough one. I'm leaning towards option D) as well.

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Isidra

29 days ago

Ha! This is like a medical version of 'Who's on First?' I'm just going to guess and hope for the best. Maybe B) 01380, 64447-59-LT?

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Vallie

1 months ago

Hmm, this one's tricky. I'm leaning towards D) because it covers the anesthesia codes (01402 and 01996) as well as the 64448-59-LT for the left femoral nerve block. Seems like the most comprehensive answer to me.

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Crissy

3 days ago

Yes, D) looks like the best choice to accurately report the CPT coding for the procedure.

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Oren

14 days ago

I agree, D) seems to be the most comprehensive option that includes all the required codes.

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Ula

15 days ago

I think D) is the correct choice too. It covers all the necessary codes for the procedure.

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Darrin

1 months ago

I'm going with C) 01402, 64447-59-LT. The question mentions a left femoral block, so the 64447-59-LT code for a left nerve block seems like the right choice.

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An

8 days ago

Yes, the left femoral block matches with the 64447-59-LT code in option C.

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Wilson

12 days ago

I agree, the 64447-59-LT code is specifically for a left nerve block.

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Sheridan

21 days ago

I think C) 01402, 64447-59-LT is the correct choice for the left femoral block.

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Nieves

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think option D could also be a possibility with the femoral block and postoperative pain relief.

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Kara

2 months ago

I agree with you. The femoral block for postoperative pain relief matches with option C.

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Katina

2 months ago

I think the correct answer is D) 01402, 64448-59-LT, 01996. The patient had a left femoral block, so the 64448-59-LT code for a left femoral nerve block is appropriate.

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