Use the Current Procedural Terminology code book to obtain the correct code number for each descriptor given. Full Surgery codes 10040 to 69979 are used for each anatomic part of the body. Read over each case descriptors for services rendered have been omitted in some instances to give you practice in abstracting the correct descriptor from the available information. Indicate the correct two-digit modifier if necessary. The skill of critical think- ing enters this section of the assignment, in that you may have to use your own judgment to code because the cases do not contain full details. Remember to use the index at the back of the CPT code book. a. Suppose you work in an office that has an encounter form listing code 43228. Check your edition of CPT and see whether you can locate this code number. If the code does not appear, what code number are you directed to use? Integumentary System 10040-19499 b. Removal of benign lesion from the back (1.0 cm) and left foot (0.5 cm) c. Drainage of deep breast abscess d. Laser destruction of two benign facial lesions Musculoskeletal System 20000-29909 Reminder: Be sure to read the "Application of casts and strup- ping" guidelines in your CPT code book that appear before the 29000 codes. e. Aspiration of fluid (arthrocentesis) from right knee joint; not infectious f. Deep tissue biopsy of left upper arm g. Fracture of the left tibia, closed treatment Does the procedural code include application and removal of the first cast? If done as an office procedure, may supplies be coded? Does the procedural code include subsequent replacement of a cast for follow-up care? If not, list the code number for application of a walking short leg cast. Use the Current Procedural Terminology code book to obtain the correct code number for each descriptor given. Full Surgery codes 10040 to 69979 are used for each anatomic part of the body. Read over each case descriptors for services rendered have been omitted in some instances to give you practice in abstracting the correct descriptor from the available information. Indicate the correct two-digit modifier if necessary. The skill of critical think- ing enters this section of the assignment, in that you may have to use your own judgment to code because the cases do not contain full details. Remember to use the index at the back of the CPT code book. a. Suppose you work in an office that has an encounter form listing code 43228. Check your edition of CPT and see whether you can locate this code number. If the code does not appear, what code number are you directed to use? Integumentary System 10040-19499 b. Removal of benign lesion from the back (1.0 cm) and left foot (0.5 cm) c. Drainage of deep breast abscess d. Laser destruction of two benign facial lesions Musculoskeletal System 20000-29909 Reminder: Be sure to read the "Application of casts and strup- ping" guidelines in your CPT code book that appear before the 29000 codes. e. Aspiration of fluid (arthrocentesis) from right knee joint; not infectious f. Deep tissue biopsy of left upper arm g. Fracture of the left tibia, closed treatment Does the procedural code include application and removal of the first cast? If done as an office procedure, may supplies be coded? Does the procedural code include subsequent replacement of a cast for follow-up care? If not, list the code number for application of a walking short leg cast