Which of the following statements is true?
A)All CPT codes in the respiratory system are considered bilateral procedures.
B)Modifier 50 is added to codes to report a bilateral procedure.
C)Modifier 50 is added to codes to report a unilateral procedure.
D)Modifier 50 is not used when reporting procedures completed in the ambulatory surgery setting.
Question 2
Which of the following statements is false when describing an extensive nasal polyp excision?
A)The polyp's shape can be very irregular and make the polyp more difficult to remove.
B)The number of polyps present may require more skill and effort for removal, therefore making the excision more extensive.
C)The physician should document that the removal was extensive and describe the excision to justify the selection of the extensive code.
D)The CPT manual does not differentiate between simple or extensive nasal polyp excisions.
Anatomical Charts Muscular System
Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Disorders of or Associated with the Lymphatic System
Organization of the nervous system.
The respiratory system.
Incomplete Digestive System