Arthroscopy coding test

1. What is not included in CPT code 29891.
a. Synovial resection for visualization
b. Arthroscopic limited debridement
c. Manipulation under anesthesia CPT 27860
d. Insertion/removal of drug delivery implants(11981)


2. Endoscopic plantar fasciotomy
a. 29891
b.29892
c.29893
d.29894

3. What is the global period for CPT 20891-29894?
a. 10 days
b. 30 days
c. 60 days
d. 90 days

4. CPT code 29899-Ankle arthrodesis does not includes:
a. Ankle manipulation under anesthesia
b. Resection of fibula CPT 27707
c. Insertion of synthetic bone substitutes
d. Harveting of graft through seperate skin incision

5. A patient presents with knee meniscal tear for arthroscopic knee meniscus repair. The physician inserted the arthroscope into the knee but due to extensive adhesions
has to suspend the arthroscopic procedure and decided to go for open repair. The scope was removed and an open repair of meniscus was achieved. HOw is this visit coded ?
a. Can coded both arthroscopic and open repair together.
b. Code only open repair.
c. Code only arthroscopic repair.

6. During an arthoscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair some of the procedure is performed via open approach. HOw is the coded?
a. Coded both open and arthroscopic procedures seperately.
b. Code only the open procedure
c. Code arthroscopic aided anterior cruciate ligament repair only as it included some work done via open approach. The description of the code itself says "arthroscopically aided"

7. What arthroscopic knee procedure is performed to releave cyclops lesions after total knee replacement ?
a. 29884
b. 29877
c. 29879
d. 29892

8. What is the code for complete synovectomy of ankle arthroscopically?
a. 29895
b. There is no code for complete synovectomy of ankle as complete ankle synovectomy will result in ankle dislocation and hence this procedure is never performed.

9. Chondroplasty of medial and lateral compartment of right knee?
a. 29879
b. 29879, 29879-59
c. 29877
d. 29879, 29877

10. Chondroplasty of medial compartment and debridement of medical compartment of right knee?
a. 29879
b. 29879, 29877-59
c. 29877
d. 29879, 29877


11. Chondroplasty of medial compartment and debridement of lateral compartment of right knee?
a. 29879
b. 29879, 29877-59
c. 29877
d. 29879, 29877

12. Debridement of medial  and lateral compartment of right knee?
a. 29879
b. 29877, 29877-59
c. 29877
d. 29879, 29877


Answers:
1. d
2. c
3. d
4. d
5. b
6. c
7. a
8. b
9. b
10. a
11. b
12. c

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