OP surgical suite for an investigation of suspected bladder tumors
QUESTION 12
A 76-year-old male presents to the OP surgical suite for an investigation of suspected bladder tumors. A diagnostic cystoscopy is performed, revealing a normal urethra. However, two bladder tumors of approximately 1.5 cm were identified. At that time, a cystoscopicfulguration of the tumors was accomplished. Prior to fulgeration, a biopsy of the tumors was taken and sent to pathology. The surgeon’s operative report lists a post-operative diagnosis of “suspected bladder cancer.” The pathology report indicates transitional cell carcinoma in both bladder tumors.
Select the most appropriate reporting for the hospital’s services and documented medical necessity.
| A. | 52234, 88305
DX: C67.9 |
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| B. | 88307, 52235
DX: C79.11 |
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| C. | 52234 X 2
DX: C67.5 |
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| D. | 52000, 52234, 88305
DX: D49.0 |
A patient presents on an outpatient basis for an AP and lateral chest x-ray for cough. The radiology report indicates “no abnormal findings.” What would be the correct coding for the hospital outpatient radiology department?
| A. | 71035-26; Z00.00 | |
| B. | 71010, 71010-76; J41.0 | |
| C. | 71022; Z01.811, R05 | |
| D. | 71020; R05 |


