Question 1

A newborn needs to have a cleft palate repaired. His cleft involves the soft and hard palates only. What CPT code would you use for a palatoplasty for this child?

Accepted Answer

A)  42200
B)  42205
C)  42210
D)  42215E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

A 25-year-old obese male has had right-sided flank pain for about two months and noticed a lump during work one day. He initially thought it was a muscle spasm and ignored it, but it has increased in size and has gotten more painful. He went through a CT scan, which showed an intramuscular mass consistent to the physical exam that is approximately 6 cm in diameter. Due to the size and presentation, it was decided to excise the tumor. What is the correct code to use for this procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  21931
B)  21932
C)  21933
D)  21935E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Exam 2: Series

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A newborn needs to have a cleft palate repaired. His cleft involves the soft and hard palates only. What CPT code would you use for a palatoplasty for this child?

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Exam 2: Series

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A newborn needs to have a cleft palate repaired. His cleft involves the soft and hard palates only. What CPT code would you use for a palatoplasty for this child?

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