Certified Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Coder (CCVTC) Patient Practice Questions

A patient is admitted for an emergency thoracotomy due to a traumatic lung injury. What is the appropriate code?

• AA. 32010
• BB. 32035
• CC. 32100
• DD. 32055

A patient has a transesophageal echocardiogram performed by a cardiologist. What code is used?

• AA. 93306
• BB. 93315
• CC. 93320
• DD. 93312

A patient presents with a history of coronary artery disease and is scheduled for an angioplasty. Which code applies?

• AA. 92920
• BB. 92929
• CC. 92941
• DD. 92928

A patient undergoes placement of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. What is the correct CPT code?

• AA. 33262
• BB. 33224
• CC. 33249
• DD. 33263

A patient has a history of atrial fibrillation and undergoes a cardiac ablation. Which CPT code should be reported?

• AA. 93452
• BB. 93656
• CC. 93453
• DD. 93650

A patient receives a stent placement in the coronary artery. What CPT code is applicable?

• AA. 92933
• BB. 93458
• CC. 93354
• DD. 92934

A patient receives a chest X-ray as part of a pre-operative evaluation for heart surgery. What is the modifier for this service?

• AA. -59
• BB. -25
• CC. -78
• DD. -50