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kellyjaisingh

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Using a CPT manual, determine which of the following procedures would be coded using code 55840.
 A)suprapubic subtotal prostatectomy with nerve sparing
 B)radical retropubic prostatectomy
 C)perineal radical prostatectomy with lymph node biopsy
 D)radical retropubic prostatectomy with lymph node biopsy

Question 2

The prostate gland is located below the urinary bladder and on the upper end of the urethra.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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trampas

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

True


kellyjaisingh

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Excellent

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