Chapter 9
Chapter Nine Reading Assignment
Laboratory procedures and pathology procedures can be found in the coding series 80000-89398. A laboratory is defined as a facility that provides controlled conditions in which scientific research, experiments, and measurement may be performed. Lab procedures are composed of laboratory processes and analytical tests consistent with validated standard testing techniques. The procedures in this section are performed in a lab setting.
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Chapter Nine Homework
Provide the best answer to the following laboratory and pathology questions.
1. Code for gross and microscopic exam of brain and spinal cord.
2. Code for a helicobactor pylori antibody.
3. Code an electrolytes panel.
4. Code a lipid panel.
5. Code lab performed for carbon dioxide, chloride, potassium, sodium, and glucose testing.
6. Urine pregnancy test using Hybritech ICON (qualitative visual color comparison test).
7. Pathologist is requested to review, evaluate and provide written report on data that indicates detection of possible irregular blood grouping antibody.
8. After a c-section a patient’s placenta is sent for gross and microscopic pathology exam. Two separate specimens were sent and a decalcification procedure was utilized. Code the pathology procedure(s).
9. A clinical pathologist was asked to provide consultative comprehensive review of clinical course of treatment for bone cancer. The pathologist reviewed patient history, family history, medical records for previous 2 years and treatment plans and sent a written report to te requesting physician of findings and recommendations. What code would the pathologist report?
10. A 19-year-old patient presents to the ER after a night of excessive drinking and drug consumption. The family states he took a Phenobarbital of a family member in addition to another unknown substance. The lab completed a theurapeutic assayfor Phenobarbital, multiple drug class testing utilizing two nonchromatographic methods, and three confirmation procedures. Code the appropriate procedure codes for the drug screening and confirmation of the tests.