Question

question 9 (2.5 points)
which term is used with the word pathologist to describe someone specializing in legal or investigational studies?
laboratory
forensic
information
in vivo

question 10 (2.5 points)
a patient with aids presents for follow up care. an nk (natural killer cell) total count is ordered. what cpt® code(s) is/are reported?
86361, 86359
86357
86359
86703

Explanation:

Identify term for legal or investigational pathology

The term "forensic" relates to or is used in courts of law or public discussion and debate. Therefore, a pathologist specializing in legal or investigational studies is a forensic pathologist.

Determine CPT code for NK cell total count

CPT code 86357 is used for Natural Killer (NK) cells, total count. Code 86359 is for T cells, total count, and 86361 is for T cells, absolute CD4 count. Thus, the correct code for NK cell total count is 86357.

Answer:

Question 9

• (A) Laboratory
• (B) Forensic (Correct answer)
• (C) Information
• (D) In vivo

Question 10

• (A) 86361, 86359
• (B) 86357 (Correct answer)
• (C) 86359
• (D) 86703