AAPC Exam CPC Topic 1 Question 9 Discussion

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Question #: 9
Topic #: 1

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A patient suffering from idiopathic dystonia is seen today and receives the following Botulinum injections: three muscle injections in both upper extremities and seven injections in six paraspinal muscles.

How are these injections reported according to the CPT guidelines?

A64644, 64647 x 7

B64642-50, 64643-50, 64647

C64642, 64643, 64647

D64642 x 3, 64642 x 3, 64647 x 7

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Suggested Answer: D

by Lucina at Aug 06, 2023, 11:04 AM

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Ciara

19 hours ago

I'm pretty sure the answer is C. The guidelines clearly state that the injections should be reported as 64642, 64643, and 64647.

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Michael

21 days ago

But the guidelines clearly state that it should be reported as 64644, 64647 x 7 for these specific injections.

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Lindsey

22 days ago

I disagree, I believe it should be reported as 64642-50, 64643-50, 64647.

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Michael

25 days ago

I think the injections should be reported as 64644, 64647 x 7.

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