Deck 25: CPT Radiology Section

Question 1

Mr. Jones complained of abdominal pain with no relief from over-the-counter medications. Dr. Smith ordered a complete x-ray of the abdomen, including the decubitus and erect views. What is the appropriate code for this procedure?

A) 74230
B) 74010
C) 74022
D) 74020

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Mrs. George suffers with chronic sinusitis. The physician orders a CT scan without contrast. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

A) 70486
B) 70487
C) 70490
D) 70491

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which modifier is used to report a technical component for radiological services?

A) TC
B) 59
C) 26
D) 52

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Michelle came in for her annual mammogram bilateral. What is the appropriate code for this procedure?

A) 77066
B) 77063
C) 77065
D) 77067

Question 5

Susan has chronic benign hypertension with noncompliance of prescribed medications. Dr. Jackson orders a magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) without contrast to check for any damage to her kidneys. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

A) 74175
B) 74177
C) 74185
D) 74181

Question 6

On Michelle's annual mammogram, micro-calcifications were found. Magnetic resonance guidance was used for placement of the needle for placement of a breast localization device. What is the radiological code to report the magnetic resonance guidance supervision and interpretation?

A) 77022
B) 77051
C) 77021
D) 77056

Question 7

Dr. Johnson has stage II infiltrating ductal carcinoma involving the upper inner quadrant of the left breast. A 3D radiotherapy plan was ordered. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

A) 77295
B) 77280
C) 77293
D) 77299

Question 8

A patient complained of difficulty swallowing for the past three months. Dr. Frederickson ordered a swallowing function exam with videoradiography. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

A) 74230
B) 74210
C) 74220
D) 74240

Question 9

Joseph presented to the emergency room with chest congestion. The physician ordered a chest x-ray, and two views were done (frontal and lateral). What will be the appropriate code for the radiologist for this procedure?

A) 71030-26
B) 71020-26
C) 71010-26
D) 71015-26

Question 10

An ultrasound of Mary Lou's first pregnancy during her 18th week is reported. What is the appropriate code?

A) 76801
B) 76802
C) 76805
D) 76810

Question 11

Kimberly came in for her six-month checkup after a right kidney transplant. Her physician orders an ultrasound of the transplanted kidney with duplex Doppler with image documentation. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

A) 76776
B) 76770
C) 76705
D) 76775

Question 12

A patient complained of leg pain after a long flight. The emergency room physician ordered a CT scan of his leg without contrast. What is the appropriate code for this procedure?

A) 73700
B) 73701
C) 73702
D) 73706

Question 13

Beverly presented to the ED with an aortic aneurysm. A single view, frontal chest x-ray was performed. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

A) 71020
B) 71010
C) 71015
D) 71030

Question 14

A CT scan of the chest with contrast was performed on Mrs. Wright for emphysema. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

A) 71260
B) 71250
C) 71270
D) 71275

Question 15

Dr. O'Neal's patient has chronic renal failure. The doctor orders a complete renal ultrasound. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

A) 76705
B) 76770
C) 76775
D) 76776

Question 16

A fetal biophysical profile with non-stress testing for decreased fetal movement was performed on Mrs. Gonzalez. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

A) 76818
B) 76817
C) 76815
D) 76816

Question 17

Terry came to the emergency room complaining of the worst headache of his life. A CT scan was performed on his head without contrast. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

A) 70460
B) 70450
C) 70470
D) 70250

Question 18

Ms. Truman is 36 weeks pregnant, and her baby is small. An ultrasound was ordered to reassess the fetus size. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

A) 76818
B) 76815
C) 76816
D) 76817

Question 19

Mrs. Jackson suffers with osteomyelitis of the right foot. Her physician orders an MRI of her right foot without contrast. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

A) 73719
B) 73718
C) 73720
D) 73718-RT

Question 20

A CT scan of the neck with contrast was performed on Jenny, who complained that the neck mass had grown since her last doctor's visit. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

A) 70491
B) 70492
C) 70496
D) 70498

Question 21

In radiation oncology a ________ involves one treatment area with one port, or parallel opposed ports, with simple or no blocking.

A) simple simulation
B) complex planning
C) simple planning
D) complex simulation

Question 22

An x-ray of the left wrist, one view, is reported. What is the correct code?

A) 73090-52
B) 73100
C) 73100-52
D) 73115

Question 23

PA stands for:

A) post-anatomical.
B) posteroanterior.
C) posterior angular.
D) posteroaspect.

Question 24

Clarissa complained of shortness of breath and currently has a pacemaker. A myocardial perfusion imaging, tomographic (SPECT), multiple studies, was done. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

A) 78452
B) 78451
C) 78453
D) 78456

Question 25

A patient underwent a coronary artery brachytherapy remote afterloading of high-dose radionuclide 1 channel. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

A) 77771
B) 77770
C) 77789
D) 77799

Question 26

A transrectal ultrasound of Jake's prostate is reported. What is the correct code?

A) 76830
B) 76872
C) 76870
D) 76873

Question 27

The technical component of a radiology code reimburses for the:

A) supervision of the technician.
B) radiologist to read the films.
C) use of the equipment.
D) written report.

Question 28

AP means the x-ray was taken:

A) from front to back.
B) from back to front.
C) at an angle from the right front.
D) at an angle from the left front.

Question 29

Mr. Johnson has sudden right upper quadrant (RUQ) abdominal pain, and his primary care physician suspects gallstones. An ultrasound was ordered on the gallbladder. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

A) 76705
B) 93975
C) 76700
D) 76775

Question 30

A transvaginal ultrasound was ordered on Ms. Arnold because of severe cramping. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

A) 76830
B) 76831
C) 76856
D) 76857

Question 31

In radiation oncology treatment, what procedure is defined as tangential portals, three or more treatment areas, rotation or arc therapy, complex blocking, custom shielding blocks, brachytherapy source verification, hyperthermia probe verification, any use of contrast materials?

A) complex planning
B) simple planning
C) complex simulation
D) simple simulation

Question 32

The professional component of a radiology code reimburses for the:

A) use of the equipment.
B) radiologist to interpret the films.
C) technician who runs the machine.
D) supplies.

Question 33

An x-ray of the cervical esophagus is reported. What is the correct code for this procedure?

A) 74210
B) 74742
C) 70360
D) 74246

Question 34

An x-ray of sinuses, two views, is reported. What is the correct code?

A) 70220
B) 70240
C) 70160
D) 70210

Question 35

Dr. Warren performed a salivary gland function study. What is the correct code?

A) 78230
B) 78231
C) 78232
D) 78258

Question 36

A CT scan can be performed:

A) with contrast.
B) without contrast.
C) without contrast followed by with contrast.
D) All of these

Question 37

X-rays can be taken:

A) laterally.
B) anteroposteriorly.
C) obliquely.
D) All of these

Question 38

Rachel is having her annual mammogram. What code(s) is/are used to report this procedure?

A) 77065
B) 77066
C) 77067
D) 77065, 77067

Question 39

If code 72070 is reported for radiologic examination, spine, thoracic, but only one view was taken, how will the code be reported?

A) 72070
B) 72070-52
C) 72070-51
D) 72070-53

Question 40

When a physician only provides the professional component, the code should be reported:

A) alone.
B) with modifier 52.
C) with modifier 58.
D) with modifier 26.

Question 41

Therapeutic transcatheter radiological supervision codes include:

A) contrast injections.
B) blood chemistry.
C) percutaneous transhepatic portography.
D) ultrasound.

Question 42

Ultrasound guidance for laparoscopic tissue ablation is reported with code(s):

A) 76940, 76998.
B) 76998.
C) 76940.
D) 76999.

Question 43

________ also utilizes x-rays to visualize internal organ structure and function.

A) Ultrasound
B) Nuclear Medicine
C) PET
D) Fluoroscopy

Question 44

Radiation treatment delivery is coded as:

A) M-mode.
B) B-scan.
C) 6-10 MeV
D) None of these

Question 45

An x-ray is done on two-year-old Bobby's digestive system, looking for the toy car that Bobby swallowed. Report this with:

A) 70360, 71010, 74000.
B) 76010.
C) 70360.
D) 74000.

Question 46

For a CT arthrography without radiographic arthrography, you will need to code the:

A) imaging guidance of the placement of the needle to inject the contrast material.
B) injection of the contrast material into the specific joint.
C) imaging guidance of the placement of the needle to inject the contrast material, the injection of the contrast material into the specific joint, and the appropriate CT or MR.
D) the appropriate CT or MR only.

Question 47

Brachytherapy is coded based on:

A) 9-12 source positions or catheters.
B) 11-19 MeV.
C) real-time scan.
D) contrast.

Question 48

Therapeutic radiology simulation is described as:

A) A-mode.
B) M-mode.
C) three-dimensional.
D) All of these

Question 49

________ provides three-dimensional views of internal body organs, in real time, with greater visibility of variations within soft tissues, making visualization of brain, spine, muscles, joints, and other structures more informative.

A) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
B) Computed Tomography (CT) Scans
C) Radiography
D) Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

Question 50

An x-ray of the left hip, one view, is reported. What is the correct code?

A) 73501
B) 73510
C) 73520-52
D) 73525

Question 51

A bone length scanogram is coded:

A) 77053.
B) 77073.
C) 77054.
D) 74740.

Question 52

An x-ray, chest, two views, frontal and lateral, is reported with code:

A) 76604.
B) 76645.
C) 71010.
D) 71020.