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Exam CPC topic 7 question 40 discussion

Actual exam question from AAPC's CPC
Question #: 40
Topic #: 7
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A 42-year-old with chronic left trochanteric bursitis is scheduled to receive an injection at the Pain Clinic. A 22-gauge spinal needle is introduced into the trochanteric bursa under ultrasonic guidance, and a total volume of 8 cc of normal saline and 40 mg of Kenalog was injected.
What CPT® code should be reported for the surgical procedure?

  • A. 20610-LT
  • B. 20611-LT, 76942
  • C. 20611-LT
  • D. 20610-LT, 76942
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

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LauraLee26
4 months, 1 week ago
20610 (answer A) states without ultrasound guidance, which the procedure did use
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MelsWells
6 months ago
I thought the answer was A, as it does not mention, with Permanent recording and reporting.
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