Question 1

Where are codes for Nuclear Medicine procedures located in CPT?

Accepted Answer

Nuclear Medicine procedures are coded within the range of 78012-79999 in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system. This range includes diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures, therapeutic procedures, and other related services.

Question 2

Select the correct acronym for multigated acquisition scan:

Accepted Answer

MUGA stands for multigated acquisition scan, which is a type of nuclear medicine procedure that creates detailed images of the heart.

Question 3

Radiology involves all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

Radiology primarily involves the use of imaging techniques to establish diagnoses and guide the treatment of diseases and injuries. It does not directly involve the prevention of diseases, which is more the domain of public health and preventive medicine.

Question 4

What is nuclear medicine?

Accepted Answer

Nuclear medicine is a medical specialty that uses small amounts of radioactive materials, known as radiopharmaceuticals, for diagnostic, therapeutic, and research purposes. It involves the use of these materials to diagnose and treat diseases by assessing the function of the organs and tissues in the body.

Question 5

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 is a noninvasive test that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce real-time images of the body's internal structures, including the flow of blood through blood vessels.

Question 6

How is the "whole body" defined in CPT code 78306?

Accepted Answer

In CPT code 78306, "whole body" is defined as head to knees.

Question 7

The application of radioactive isotopes for internal radiation is:

Accepted Answer

Brachytherapy is a form of treatment where radioactive isotopes are placed inside or very close to the area requiring treatment, allowing for internal radiation therapy.

Question 8

How are many of the x-ray code descriptions in the Radiology section of CPT further subdivided?

Accepted Answer

Many x-ray code descriptions in the Radiology section of CPT are further subdivided by the number of views taken.

Question 9

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 into simple, intermediate, or complex categories.

Question 10

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 radiation therapy, so "admission for radiation therapy" should be listed first, followed by the symptoms and the underlying condition.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Select the scenario in which it is...

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The sagittal plane divides the body into right and left sides.

Question 13

The vertical plane running from side to side that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions is the ______ plane:

Accepted Answer

The coronal plane (also known as the frontal plane) divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions.

Question 14

Select the correct modifier for the description Repeat procedure or service by another physician or another qualified healthcare professional:

Accepted Answer

Modifier 77 is used to indicate that a procedure or service was repeated by another physician or another qualified healthcare professional.

Question 15

How are codes in the Diagnostic Imaging subsection of CPT divided?

Accepted Answer

Codes in the Diagnostic Imaging subsection of CPT are divided by anatomic site, reflecting the area of the body that is being imaged.

Question 16

Which term refers to decreasing the angle at the joint?

Accepted Answer

Flexion refers to the action of decreasing the angle at a joint, such as bending the elbow or knee.

Question 17

Which of the following services are not found in the Radiology section of CPT?

Accepted Answer

Doppler imaging is typically found in the Cardiovascular section of the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes, not in the Radiology section. The Radiology section includes procedures like x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and computed tomography (CT) scans.

Question 18

An orthopedic specialist provides only the professional component of a whole body scan, CPT code 78306. Which modifier is appropriate to append to report this service?

Accepted Answer

Modifier 26 is used to indicate that only the professional component of a service was provided, which is appropriate for a situation where an orthopedic specialist interprets a whole body scan but does not perform the technical component.

Question 19

The general heading Bone/Joint Studies contains codes for all of the following radiologic procedures except:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The general heading Bone/Joint Studies contains codes...

Question 20

A diagnostic angiography is performed at the same session as an interventional procedure. The angiography is reported as a distinct procedure. Which modifier is appropriate to append to report this service?

Accepted Answer

Modifier 59 is used to indicate a distinct procedural service, which is appropriate when a diagnostic angiography is performed at the same session as an interventional procedure and reported as a separate service.

Quiz 17: Radiology