Question 1

Select the correct term for a study that creates real-time or moving images that are useful for diagnostic procedures and for guidance in interventional procedures:

Accepted Answer

Fluoroscopy is the correct term for a study that creates real-time or moving images. It is often used in diagnostic procedures and to guide interventional procedures, providing continuous X-ray images on a monitor, much like an X-ray movie.

Question 2

Of the following common ICD a category used to report CPT codes, which is used for encounters after the patient has finished active treatment for the fracture and is receiving care during healing or recovery?

Accepted Answer

Aftercare codes are used for encounters after the patient has finished active treatment for the fracture and is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase.

Question 3

Of the following common ICD categories used to report CPT codes, which is used when a radiologic exam is performed for early detection for a patient with no symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Screening is the correct category for a radiologic exam performed for early detection in a patient with no symptoms. This category is used when tests are done to find a disease early in asymptomatic individuals.

Question 4

What is the development of a plan for the course of radiation therapy?

Accepted Answer

Clinical treatment planning is the process of developing a plan for the course of radiation therapy, which involves determining the appropriate dose, technique, and approach to target the cancer effectively while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues.

Question 5

Radiology involves all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

Radiology primarily focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries using imaging technologies, such as X-rays, CT scans, MRI, and ultrasound. It does not directly involve disease prevention, which is more the realm of public health and preventive medicine.

Question 6

Where will one find codes for Radiation Oncology in CPT?

Accepted Answer

Radiation Oncology codes in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) are found in the range 77261-77799. This range includes procedures related to the planning and administration of radiation therapy.

Question 7

What type of Radiology codes are found in code range 70010-76499?

Accepted Answer

The code range 70010-76499 is designated for Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) according to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code system.

Question 8

A patient presents to the radiology department with an order for a CT scan. The provider's diagnostic statement supporting the scan is "severe cough, probable COPD." Upon examination, the CT scan does not show evidence of abnormality with the lungs and surrounding structures. How should the coder appropriately code this patient's diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

The correct approach is to code for the symptoms (severe cough) that led to the diagnostic test since the CT scan did not confirm COPD or any other abnormalities. Coding guidelines recommend coding the reason for the encounter when a definitive diagnosis has not been established.

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 divides the body into right and left sides.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

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 12

What is the correct abbreviation for a single-photon emission computed tomography scan?

Accepted Answer

SPECT stands for Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography, which is the correct abbreviation for this type of medical imaging scan.

Question 13

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 of 77046-77067.

Question 14

Codes for Diagnostic Imaging are divided by anatomic site; all of the following are subheadings in this subsection except:

Accepted Answer

Diagnostic Imaging codes are typically divided by anatomic site, but "Ears, Nose, and Throat" is not a standard subheading in this subsection.

Question 15

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 16

How are codes for MRI and MRA further subdivided?

Accepted Answer

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and MRA (Magnetic Resonance Angiography) codes are further subdivided based on the anatomic site being imaged, reflecting the specific area of the body that the procedure targets.

Question 17

The codes in the Obstetrical subheading of the Pelvis general heading are further subdivided by all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

The Obstetrical subheading of the Pelvis general heading is not subdivided by the weight of the fetus. It is typically categorized by factors like the number of gestational sacs, the approach, and the trimester.

Question 18

To locate a definitive or confirmed diagnosis within the provider documentation, coders should look for certain terms. These include all except which term listed below?

Accepted Answer

"Probable" indicates uncertainty and does not confirm a diagnosis, unlike "impression," "finding," and "conclusion," which suggest more certainty in the diagnosis.

Question 19

Radioactive materials used in nuclear medicine procedures can be administered via all of the following routes except:

Accepted Answer

Radioactive materials in nuclear medicine are typically administered via injection, inhalation, or ingestion, but not by infusion.

Question 20

Select the correct description of modifier 76:

Accepted Answer

Modifier 76 is used to indicate a repeat procedure or service by the same physician or other qualified healthcare provider. It is used when a procedure is repeated after the initial service was provided, to signify that the same provider performed the service again.

Quiz 17: Radiology