CPC Exam Dumps : Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam

To determine the correct anesthesia code for a cesarean delivery with specific conditions, we review the following codes:

01961 is defined as "Anesthesia for cesarean delivery only," which aligns with this scenario, as the patient is admitted for a cesarean section.

01960 refers to anesthesia for a vaginal delivery, which does not apply here as the delivery is via cesarean.

01967 is for "Anesthesia for planned vaginal delivery," which also does not apply due to the cesarean route.

01958 is used for planned vaginal delivery that may involve a complicated scenario, but since the procedure is a cesarean section, this code is not appropriate.

Given that the patient is in labor for a cesarean section and has had a previous external cephalic version, 01961 is the correct answer.

A sphincter is a muscular ring that encircles a lumen (or passage) and contracts to control the flow of substances through it. Sphincters are found throughout the body in areas such as the gastrointestinal tract (e.g., the lower esophageal sphincter, pyloric sphincter, anal sphincter) and the urinary system (e.g., urethral sphincter), where they regulate the passage of food, waste, and other materials.

A. Stricture refers to an abnormal narrowing of a passage or duct in the body, often due to scarring or disease, not a muscular ring.

B. Snare is a surgical instrument, not a structure within the body.

D. Sinus refers to a cavity or channel within bone or tissue, unrelated to muscle control of flow.

Therefore, the correct answer is C. Sphincter.

90960 = ESRD services, 4 or more visits/month

N18.6 = End-stage renal disease

Z99.2 = Dependence on renal dialysis