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What is the correct CPT® coding for a partial distal gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y reconstruction with vagotomy?

Which does NOT contribute to refraction in the eye?

A 54-year-old male goes to his primary care provider with dizziness. On physical exam his blood pressure is 200/130. After a complete work-up, including laboratory tests, the provider makes a diagnosis of end stage renal disease and hypertension. What are the appropriate diagnosis codes for this encounter?

How is a visit for supervision of normal pregnancy coded in ICD-10-CM according to the coding guidelines and instructional note?

What is the correct CPT® code for a MRI performed on the brain first without contrast and then with contrast?

A patient is coming in for follow up of his essential hypertension and cardiomegaly. Both conditions are stable and he is told to continue with his medications. The two conditions are unrelated. What ICD-10-CM code(s) is/are reported?

A 63-year-old patient arrives for skin tag removal. As previously noted at her last visit, she has 3 located on her face, 4 on her shoulder and 15 on her back. The physician removes all the skin tags with no complications. What CPT® code(s) is/are reported for this encounter?

A patient who has psoriasis vulgaris on his back has not responded to topical applications. He is treated with laser therapy on a total area of 260 sq. cm. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?

What is the correct code for the performance measure for moderate rheumatoid arthritis disease activity?

A 60-year-old patient sustained a comminuted left calcaneal fracture after falling from a ladder. Initial ED treatment consisted of diagnostic radiology studies and surgical ORIF was performed 9 days later. The patient now presents to the orthopedic clinic for evaluation and cast change. The fracture is healing normally. What ICD-10-CM code(s) is/are reported?