1. Hemodialysis access flow study to determine blood flow in grafts

2. James with chronic renal failure is in the hospital being evaluated by his endocrinologist after just placing a catheter into the peritoneal cavity for dialysis. The physician is evaluating the dwell time and running fluid out of the cavity to make sure the volume of dialysate and the concentration of electrolytes and glucose are correctly prescribed for this patient. What code should be reported for this service?

3. Rose an inpatient with ESRD was placed on a regular schedule of haemodialysis treatments. The patient received dialysis at the hospital and was re-evaluated once by the physician for possible revision of the prescribed treatments. On re-evaluation, the physician determined no change in regimen was needed. Code for the dialysis and physician re-evaluation.

4. Merlyn an 18-year-old ESRD patient is receiving dialysis services and has had two face-to-face visits with her physician within 25 days. On the 26th day, she was admitted to the hospital for inpatient management without a complete assessment. She remained in the hospital until the end of the month. Code for the physician services for the 25 days.

5. What code should you report for esophageal balloon distension provocation study?

6. An esophageal acid reflux with nasal catheter electrode placement for detection of gastroesophageal reflux -

7. Patient fitted for bifocal Spectacles

8. John an established patient had a comprehensive exam in which she has been diagnosed with dry eye syndrome in both eyes. The ophthalmologist measures the cornea for placement of the soft contact lens for treatment of this syndrome. What codes are reported by the ophthalmologist

9. Carl had a comprehensive audiometry threshold evaluation and speech recognition testing to the left ear. What code(s) capture this procedure?

10. Bonnie a patient who is a singer has been hoarse for a few months following an upper respiratory infection. She is in a voice laboratory to have a laryngeal function study performed by an otolaryngologist. She starts off with the acoustic testing first. Before she moves on to the aerodynamic testing she complains of throat pain and is rescheduled to come back to have the other test performed. What CPT® code(s) should be reported?

11. Sam a 10-year-old patient had a recent placement of a cochlear implant. She and her family see an audiologist to check the pressure and determine the strength of the magnet. The transmitter, microphone and cable are connected to the external speech processor and maximum loudness levels are determined under programming computer control. Which CPT® code should be used?