AAPC Exam CPC Topic 3 Question 43 Discussion

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Question #: 43
Topic #: 3

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A 4-year-old, critically ill child is admitted to the PICU from the ED with respiratory failure due to an exacerbation of asthma not manageable in the ER. The PICU provider takes over the care of the patient and starts continuous bronchodilator therapy and pharmacologic support with cardiovascular monitoring and possible mechanical ventilation support.

What is the E/M code for this encounter?

A99285

B99475

C99291

D99471

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Suggested Answer: A

29827: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is correctly coded as 29827.

29828: Arthroscopic biceps tenodesis is an additional procedure and should be coded as 29828 with modifier -51 (Multiple Procedures).

29824: Arthroscopic claviculectomy (partial resection of the distal clavicle) is coded as 29824 with modifier -51.

29826: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression, including coracoacromial ligament release, is coded as 29826.

All these procedures were performed arthroscopically and documented in the operative report, justifying the use of these codes and the use of modifier -51 for multiple procedures.

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by Brice at Feb 08, 2025, 05:24 PM

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Deangelo

3 days ago

I agree with Alise, 99285 seems like the correct code for this scenario.

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Alise

4 days ago

I think the E/M code for this encounter is 99285.

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