Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Practice Test

In the context of a patient diagnosed with bilateral senile cataracts, the correct choice focuses on relevant codes that reflect both the consultation and the specific condition.

The choice includes codes that represent a comprehensive scenario: the specific diagnosis of bilateral senile cataracts and the appropriate consultation code. Bilateral senile cataracts are indicated by the code 366.10, highlighting the condition of interest. The V72.81 code is pertinent as it is used to identify the status of a patient during an examination. Code 401.1 is relevant for HTN (Hypertension), which might be included in the patient's medical history that could impact treatment decisions during the consultation.

This selection effectively captures both the procedure (the consultation) and the diagnosis (the cataracts) in a medically relevant way, enabling proper documentation and billing.

In contrast, the other options contain codes that either do not represent a consultation scenario or do not adequately capture a diagnosis relevant to the question regarding cataracts and their implications.