Asked by Rachel Frame on May 11, 2024
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CPT code 51040 (Cystostomy,cystostomy with drainage) would be found in what Surgery Section/System of the CPT code book?
A) Digestive System
B) Endocrine System
C) Urinary System
D) Female Genital System
CPT Code
A five-digit numerical code assigned to every task and service a medical practitioner may provide to a patient including medical, surgical, and diagnostic services.
Cystostomy
Cystostomy is a surgical procedure to create an opening in the urinary bladder for urine to exit the body when normal urination is not possible.
Surgery Section
A specialized department within a hospital where surgical operations are carried out.
- Determine the suitable HCPCS Level II and CPT codes corresponding to descriptions of medical apparatus or methodologies.
Verified Answer
WW
Whitney WhiteMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
CPT code 51040 is related to procedures performed on the urinary system, hence it is found in the Urinary System section of the CPT code book.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the suitable HCPCS Level II and CPT codes corresponding to descriptions of medical apparatus or methodologies.