BC3030 Week 1Assignment A

BC3030 Week 1 Assignment
Angela Masters

Part 1:
1. An injection and/ or an aspiration of a joint is commonly called?
Arthrocentesis
2. What is methylprednisolone the generic name for?
Depo-Medrol
3. When reporting multiple injections during the same visit, what modifier is appended?
Modifier -59 (distinct service) is used when reporting multiple injections during the same service visit.
4. Compound, missile and puncture are all terms associated with what?
Open Fractures
5. Application of a device that holds the bone in place from outside is called?
A Halo Device
6. Name three conditions of the joint capsule, muscle, and tendons that are included in the codes for sprains and strains.
Avulsion (ripping or tearing), Hemarthrosis (blood in joint), Rupture (forcible tearing or disruption).
7. What is the procedure of last resort for a limb that has been damaged or diseased?
Amputation is the surgical removal of a limb to prevent the spread of disease, or when the limb is completely damaged.
Part 2:
Q: For the CBCS certification, what are the specific eligibility requirements?
A: You have to earn 10 continuing education (CE) credits every two years to keep and maintain your certification, as well as passing the exam. The eligibility requirements for the CBCS examine are that one must possess a High School Diploma, completion of training in a Medical Billing and Coding program. There is also an opportunity for those who have not completed training, but have worked more than a year in the field.