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se 4.23 Respiratory System Review Rese Exercise 4.23 Answers to odd-n sto odd-numbered questions stbook. Answers to even-numb aterials and are available to approv questions can be found in appendix C of this en-numbered questions are located in the instructor vailable to approved instructors. ode(s) for the following procedures. Assign only CPT E/M codes) and append any applicable modifiers with resection of upper left lobe of the lung Assign appropriate CPT code(s) surgical codes (no E/Mc 1. Thoracoscopy (VATS) with Code(s): e drainage of pleural cavity via indwelling catheter, with 2. Percutaneous drainage of ple imaging Code(s): - 3. Partial excision of inferior turbinate Code(s): Flexible bronchoscopy with bronchial brushings and cell washings Code(s): 5. Nasal endoscopy total ethmoidectomy and sphenoidotomy Code(s): 6. A patient was treated in the emergency department for severe epistaxis (first visit for this condition); the physician performed posterior packing, bilateral. Code(s): 7. Flexible laryngoscopy with biopsy of tissue Code(s): - 8. Bronchoscopy for removal of tumor using argon plasma coagulation Code(s): 9. Removal of pebble from child's nasal passage, performed in the physician's office Code(s): - 10. The patient has a history of persistent hoarseness. The surgeon performed a flexible laryngoscopy to evaluate the larynx. Code(s): - assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) with resection of bleb with 11. Video-assisted thoracic surge pleurodesis Code(s):

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Respiratory System Review

1. CPT code - 32663 Thoracoscopy, surgical; with lobectomy (single lobe).

2. CPT code - 32557 Pleural drainage, percutaneous, with the insertion of indwelling catheter; with image guidance

3. CPT code - 30130 Excision of inferior turbinate (partial or complete)