All of the following are questions a coder will typically answer when assigning a CPT code from the Radiology section except:

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Questions about whether a procedure was for a traumatic injury or a medical condition are more relevant to diagnosis coding (ICD-10-CM) rather than to procedural coding (CPT) in the Radiology section. CPT coding focuses on the specifics of the procedure performed, such as the use of contrast (oral or IV), the approach, and the number of views.

All of the Following Are Questions a Coder Will Typically