Question 1

What type of Radiology codes are found in code range 76506-76999?

Accepted Answer

The code range 76506-76999 is designated for Diagnostic Ultrasound in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system.

Question 2

Where are codes for procedures involving Breast, Mammography located in CPT?

Accepted Answer

CPT codes for procedures involving Breast, Mammography are located in the range 77053-77067. This range includes various diagnostic and screening mammography procedures.

Question 3

Which term refers to decreasing the angle at the joint?

Accepted Answer

Flexion refers to decreasing the angle at the joint.

Question 4

Select the scenario in which it is appropriate to use an ICD abnormal-findings code:

Accepted Answer

An ICD abnormal-findings code is appropriate when additional testing is required and the test results are negative, indicating that the findings were unexpected or abnormal.

Question 5

How are codes for Clinical Treatment Planning and Simulation-Aided Field Settings further subdivided?

Accepted Answer

Codes for Clinical Treatment Planning and Simulation-Aided Field Settings are further subdivided based on their complexity, categorized as simple, intermediate, or complex.

Question 6

Code 76770, Complete retroperitoneal ultrasound, is assigned when:

Accepted Answer

A complete retroperitoneal ultrasound (code 76770) typically includes imaging of the kidneys, abdominal aorta, common iliac artery origins, and inferior vena cava, as these are the primary structures located within the retroperitoneal space.

Question 7

In what code range will a coder find procedures involving nuclear medicine?

Accepted Answer

Nuclear medicine procedures are found in the code range 78012-79999. This range includes diagnostic and therapeutic procedures involving radioactive materials.

Question 8

What is the name of the procedure that visualizes and defines the exact treatment area and helps decide the size and location of ports?

Accepted Answer

Simulation-aided field setting is the procedure used to visualize and define the exact treatment area, helping to decide the size and location of ports in radiation therapy.

Question 9

What is the vertical plane running from front to back that divides the body into right and left sides?

Accepted Answer

The sagittal plane is the vertical plane that runs from front to back, dividing the body into right and left sides.

Question 10

A noninvasive test that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images that are captured in real time and show structure, movement, and the flow of blood through blood vessels is called:

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to produce real-time images of the inside of the body, including structure, movement, and blood flow, without the use of ionizing radiation.

Question 11

Select the correct description of modifier 76:

Accepted Answer

Modifier 76 is used to indicate that a procedure or service was repeated by the same physician or other qualified healthcare provider.

Question 12

What is the difference between an MRI and an MRA?

Accepted Answer

An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a versatile imaging technique used to visualize organs, soft tissues, bone, and virtually all other internal body structures. An MRA (Magnetic Resonance Angiography), on the other hand, is a type of MRI specifically designed to visualize blood vessels.

Question 13

When used in the Radiology section of CPT, what does the acronym KUB stand for?

Accepted Answer

KUB stands for Kidney, Ureter, Bladder in the context of radiology, referring to an X-ray examination that looks at these parts of the urinary system.

Question 14

How are multiple fractures coded per ICD guidelines?

Accepted Answer

ICD guidelines specify that codes should be assigned for each individual fracture, and when multiple fractures are present, they should be sequenced from the most severe to the least severe to accurately reflect the patient's condition and the complexity of medical care required.

Question 15

Where will a coder find guidelines regarding the reporting of diagnostic angiography and venography supervision and interpretation codes?

Accepted Answer

Guidelines for reporting diagnostic angiography and venography supervision and interpretation codes are typically found at the beginning of the specific code ranges in the CPT manual.

Question 16

A bone scan is performed on the shoulder. Which CPT code is correct to assign to this procedure?

Accepted Answer

78300 is the correct CPT code for a bone scan of a single area, such as the shoulder.

Question 17

CPT code 77067 identifies screening mammography, bilateral (2 view study of each breast). A patient receives unilateral screening mammography. Which modifier is appropriate to append to this procedure?

Accepted Answer

Modifier 52 is used to indicate a reduced service, such as when only one breast is imaged in a situation where a bilateral study is typically performed.

Question 18

Where will one find codes for Radiation Oncology in CPT?

Accepted Answer

The codes for Radiation Oncology in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) are found in the range 77261-77799. This range is specifically designated for procedures and services related to radiation therapy, including treatment planning, simulation, and delivery.

Question 19

Katie presents to the oncology suite for radiation therapy for primary malignancy in the right breast. She is also experiencing nausea as a result of the therapy. Select the accurate reporting of Katie's diagnoses for today's service:

Accepted Answer

The primary reason for the visit is the admission for radiation therapy, followed by the nausea as a side effect, and then the underlying primary malignancy.

Question 20

A three-phase study bone scan contains all of the following components except:

Accepted Answer

A three-phase bone scan includes initial vascular flow, blood pool images, and delayed static images. Uptake images are not a separate component.

Quiz 17: Radiology