Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Practice Test

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For a patient on Coumadin, which CPT code relates to a Protime test?

85610, V58.83, V58.61
81015, 585.6
88305, 88304
80050

The correct answer is: 85610, V58.83, V58.61

The proper CPT code related to a Protime test, which measures how long it takes for blood to clot and is commonly used for patients on anticoagulant therapy like Coumadin, is indeed found within the first choice you provided. In this context, the code 85610 specifically corresponds to the Prothrombin time (PT) test, which is essential for monitoring patients who are receiving anticoagulant medications. This test helps healthcare providers to ensure that the blood’s clotting ability is within a safe range to prevent excessive bleeding or clotting. The accompanying codes V58.83 (long-term use of anticoagulants) and V58.61 (long-term use of anticoagulants affecting care) capture the medical necessity and status of the patient being on Coumadin. These codes provide context for why the Protime test is being ordered, emphasizing the importance of monitoring in patients on this type of medication. The other choices do not pertain to the Protime test and do not relate to the clinical scenario of a patient on Coumadin, making them inappropriate for this question.