Certified Orthopedic Surgery Coder (COSC) Patient Practice Questions
The free Certified Orthopedic Surgery Coder (COSC) questions that deal with patient, with answers and explanations. The full bank and the timed practice test cover every topic the exam asks about.
Question #1
A 65-year-old patient undergoes a total knee arthroplasty. What is the appropriate code for this procedure?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
27447 is the code for total knee arthroplasty (replacement), which is appropriate for this scenario.
Question #4
A patient presents with a fracture of the distal radius and it is treated non-operatively. What is the correct code?
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The non-operative treatment of a distal radius fracture is coded as 813.41 for closed treatment without manipulation.
Question #6
A patient requires a revision of a total hip arthroplasty due to infection. Which code is appropriate?
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Code 27487 specifically identifies the revision of total hip arthroplasty, addressing complications like infections.
Question #8
A patient had a closed reduction of a humeral fracture. The physician also provided a cast. How should this be coded?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Both the closed reduction and application of a cast need to be coded as they are part of the same treatment.
Question #9
If a patient undergoes surgery for an arthritic condition resulting in synovectomy, what is the code?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The code for arthroscopic synovectomy is 29875, used for conditions such as arthritis.
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