AAPC Exam CPC Topic 1 Question 38 Discussion

Actual exam question for AAPC's CPC exam

Question #: 38
Topic #: 1

Dr. Burns sees newborn baby James at the birthing center on the same day after the cesarean delivery. Dr. Burns examined baby James, the maternal and newborn history, ordered appropriate blood test tests and hearing screening. He met with the family at the end of the exam.

How would Dr. Bums report his services?

A99463

B99460

C99461

D99462

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Suggested Answer: B

Dr. Burns is providing initial hospital or birthing center care for the evaluation and management of a normal newborn infant. CPT code 99460 is used to report initial hospital or birthing center care, per day, for evaluation and management of a normal newborn infant. This includes a comprehensive history, examination, and medical decision-making. The description of the service provided fits this CPT code accurately. Reference: CPT Professional Edition (current year), AMA.

by Kristeen at Oct 18, 2024, 06:12 AM

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Lawana

16 hours ago

I hope Dr. Burns didn't forget to check for a baby unicorn horn! That would be a whole different set of codes.

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Chau

3 days ago

This is a tough one, but I'm going with A) 99463. The fact that it was the same day as the delivery makes me think this is the appropriate code.

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Ronny

8 days ago

D) 99462 sounds right to me. He did the newborn exam and screening, so this comprehensive code should cover it.

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Latia

10 days ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. It could be C) 99461 since he met with the family at the end of the exam. But I'm leaning towards B) 99460.

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Tricia

17 days ago

I think the correct answer is B) 99460. It seems like Dr. Burns performed the initial newborn care, which is what this code represents.

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Fannie

1 months ago

I agree with Abel, 99461 seems like the most appropriate code for the services provided by Dr. Burns.

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Abel

1 months ago

I think Dr. Burns would report 99461 because he provided a comprehensive exam for the newborn baby.

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