Question 1

The three most commonly-used modifiers with the Integumentary System subsection of the CPT manual are:

Accepted Answer

A)   51, 77, 78
B)   50, 51, 59
C)   51, 58, 59
D)   51, 78, 58

Question 2

A fungal infection of the nail root that deforms and discolors the nails of the fingers or toes is:

Accepted Answer

A)   abscess
B)   ingrown nail
C)   onychomycosis
D)   paronychia

Question 3

Which of the following is not a main question that needs to be answered from the medical record before selecting the appropriate codes for incision and drainage procedures?

Accepted Answer

A)   Is this an initial or repeat procedure?
B)   Is this a simple or complex procedure?
C)   Is it integumentary or some other body area?
D)   Is the condition part of the CPT description?

Question 4

Cutaneous abscess, furuncle, and carbuncle are coded:

Accepted Answer

A)   by anatomical site and severity (depth)  of infection and are category L89
B)   by severity (depth)  of infection and are category L89
C)   by anatomical site of infection and laterality, category L02
D)   by anatomical site of infection and laterality, category L03

Question 5

How many layers does the epidermis consist of?

Accepted Answer

A)   Four
B)   One
C)   Three
D)   Two

Question 6

The term "layered closure" refers to what type of wound repair?

Accepted Answer

A)   intermediate
B)   complex
C)   extensive
D)   simple

Question 7

Select the appropriate conversion equation between inches and centimeters:

Accepted Answer

A)   1 inch = 2.30 cm
B)   1 inch = 3.45 cm
C)   1 inch = 3.21 cm
D)   1 inch = 2.54 cm

Question 8

In ICD-10-CM, Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue is code range:

Accepted Answer

A)   A00-A99
B)   L00-L99
C)   G00-G99
D)   D00-D99

Question 9

Cutaneous abscess, furuncle, and carbuncle are coded:

Accepted Answer

A)   by anatomical site and severity (depth)  of infection and are category L89
B)   by anatomical site of infection and laterality, category L02
C)   by severity (depth)  of infection and are category L89
D)   by anatomical site of infection and laterality, category L03

Question 10

A split-thickness graft includes:

Accepted Answer

A)   dermis only
B)   the epidermis and part of the dermis
C)   epidermal layer only
D)   all layers through the subcutaneous

Question 11

In ICD-10-CM, Pressure ulcers of the ankle reported with codes from which subcategory:

Accepted Answer

A)   L 97.3
B)   L89.500
C)   L89.5
D)   L89

Question 12

The nail matrix:

Accepted Answer

A)   is composed of hard keratin
B)   acts as a seal between the nail plate and the skin
C)   produces keratin cells that form the nail plate
D)   contains nerves and blood vessels

Question 13

This part of the nail is located beneath the skin of the finger at the proximal end of the nail:

Accepted Answer

A)   cuticle
B)   matrix
C)   plate
D)   bed

Question 14

The removal of damaged tissue, either by excision or non-excision, is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   excision
B)   grafting
C)   debridement
D)   shaving

Question 15

The epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous are types of:

Accepted Answer

A)   glands
B)   follicles
C)   skin layers
D)   keratin

Question 16

A subcutaneous mastectomy:

Accepted Answer

A)   is the removal of the entire breast including the subcutaneous tissue and skin, with or without the nipple
B)   includes removal of muscle and tumor
C)   allows the patient to retain the skin, and only the breast tissue below the subcutaneous tissue to the fascia is removed
D)   includes excision of a tumor and a margin of healthy tissue surrounding the tumor

Question 17

Incision and Drainage may be performed for all of the following conditions except:

Accepted Answer

A)   foreign body
B)   hematoma
C)   gangrene
D)   postoperative wound infection

Question 18

CPT codes for Paring or Cutting are divided based on:

Accepted Answer

A)   largest lesion treated on each body area (sq cm) 
B)   smallest lesion treated on each body area (sq cm) 
C)   total surface area treated (sq cm) 
D)   number of lesions treated (pared)

Question 19

A pilonidal cyst is excised and the surgical wound is left open to heal. This is described by:

Accepted Answer

A)   11770 Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; simple
B)   10081 Incision and Drainage of pilonidal cyst, complicated
C)   11772 Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated
D)   11771 Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; extensive

Question 20

A split-thickness graft includes:

Accepted Answer

A)   all layers through the subcutaneous
B)   the epidermis and part of the dermis
C)   dermis only
D)   epidermal layer only

Exam 8: Surgery Section: Integumentary System

Cutaneous abscess, furuncle, and carbuncle are coded:

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A fungal infection of the nail root that deforms and discolors the nails of the fingers or toes is:

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Incision and Drainage may be performed for all of the following conditions except:

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A split-thickness graft includes:

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Select the appropriate conversion equation between inches and centimeters:

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CPT codes for Paring or Cutting are divided based on:

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In ICD-10-CM, Pressure ulcers of the ankle reported with codes from which subcategory:

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Which of the following is not a main question that needs to be answered from the medical record before selecting the appropriate codes for incision and drainage procedures?

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The nail matrix:

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The removal of damaged tissue, either by excision or non-excision, is known as:

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A pilonidal cyst is excised and the surgical wound is left open to heal. This is described by:

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This part of the nail is located beneath the skin of the finger at the proximal end of the nail:

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The epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous are types of:

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A subcutaneous mastectomy:

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The three most commonly-used modifiers with the Integumentary System subsection of the CPT manual are:

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In ICD-10-CM, Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue is code range:

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How many layers does the epidermis consist of?

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Cutaneous abscess, furuncle, and carbuncle are coded:

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A split-thickness graft includes:

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The term "layered closure" refers to what type of wound repair?

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