Inflammation of a Testicle Is Called

question 12

Multiple Choice

Inflammation of a testicle is called:

• A) orchidectomy.
• B) orchitis.
• C) prostatitis.
• D) testectomy.

Understand the concepts of medical necessity, upcoding, downcoding, and their implications in medical coding and billing.

Be familiar with the tools and appendices within the CPT manual, including modifiers, and how they support accurate coding.

Distinguish between key components and contributory factors in decision-making related to coding.

Recognize the importance of accurately coding the nature of the presenting problem, as well as the provider's evaluation and management.

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Definitions:

Cesarean Deliveries

A surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus, often undertaken when a vaginal delivery would pose a risk to the mother or baby.

Fetal Abnormalities

Deviations from the normal development in the fetus, which can be structural, functional, or genetic, and detected before birth through various screening methods.

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis, involving the extraction of a small amount of amniotic fluid for genetic and chromosome testing.

Chorionic Villus Sampling

A prenatal test where samples of the placental tissue are taken for genetic testing to check for abnormalities in the fetus.