AAPC - Chapter 18 Quiz

Term

1 / 10

The word "pathology" refers to the study of:

Click the card to flip 👆

Terms in this set (10)

The word "pathology" refers to the study of:

A test determining the presence or absence of a substance is considered what type of test?

Which term is used with the word pathologist to describe someone specializing in legal or investigational studies?

A patient has a history of prostate cancer with removal of the prostate and has completed radiation therapy with no recurrence for 2 years. A PSA is performed to check for any recurrence. The results show a PSA within normal limits. What diagnosis code(s) describe(s) this test?

A woman has identified a lump in her right breast. After examination, the physician decides a biopsy is indicated. A specimen is sent for pathologic examination. The finding is carcinoma of the breast in the upper inner quadrant. What diagnosis is assigned for the pathologic examination?

A patient has been exposed to rabies. He has no signs or symptoms of infection. A test is performed to check for rabies in his blood. What code describes the necessity for the test?

What is the code and any required modifier(s) for dipstick urinalysis, non-automated, without microscopy performed in a physician office for a Medicare patient?

A patient presents with right upper quadrant pain, nausea, and other symptoms of liver disease as well as complaints of decreased urination. Her physician orders an albumin; bilirubin, both total and direct; alkaline phosphatase; total protein; alanine amino transferase; aspartate amino transferase, and creatinine. How should this be coded?

A patient with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) presents for follow up care. A total T-cell count is ordered to evaluate progression of the disease. Choose the code(s) for this study.

A 27-year-old male dies of a gunshot wound. An autopsy is performed to gain evidence for the police investigation and any subsequent trial. What code describes this service?