Master Radiology Coding with CPT: Enhance Your Medical Coding Skills

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a core ethical principle in radiology coding?

Accepted Answer

Maximizing revenue

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Accuracy and completeness

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Confidentiality

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Avoiding fraud and abuse

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a component of CPT coding for radiology services?

Accepted Answer

Zip code

Answer

Procedure code

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Modifier

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Diagnosis code

Question 3

What is the CPT code for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain without contrast?

Accepted Answer

70551

Answer

70553

Answer

70555

Answer

70557

Question 4

Which CPT code is appropriate for a CT scan of the abdomen with contrast enhancement?

Accepted Answer

74160

Answer

74150

Answer

74170

Answer

74180

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered when selecting the appropriate CPT code for an MRI exam?

Accepted Answer

Patient's age

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Anatomic region of interest

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Type of contrast medium used

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Clinical reason for exam

Question 6

What is the appropriate CPT code for a plain film x-ray of the skull?

Accepted Answer

70210

Answer

70220

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70230

Answer

70240

Question 7

What are the two main types of contrast media used in radiology?

Accepted Answer

Ionic and non-ionic

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High-osmolar and low-osmolar

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Positive and negative

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Oil-based and water-based

Question 8

What is the definition of a 'modifier' in CPT coding?

Accepted Answer

A code that provides additional information to a primary procedure code

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A code that indicates a different procedure was performed

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A code that reduces the cost of a procedure

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A code that bundles multiple procedures into one

Question 9

Which CPT code pair represents diagnostic mammogram and screening mammogram, respectively?

Accepted Answer

76090 / 77061

Answer

77051 / 76090

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77061 / 77061

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77050 / 76091

Question 10

Which of following CPT codes represents a posteroanterior and lateral chest X-ray?

Accepted Answer

71020

Answer

71010

Answer

71030

Question 11

When selecting the appropriate CPT code for a radiology service, which of the following is NOT a relevant factor?

Accepted Answer

The patient's age

Answer

The type of imaging modality used

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The presence or absence of contrast

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The anatomic site being imaged

Question 12

Which modifier indicates that a CT scan of the abdomen was performed without contrast?

Accepted Answer

-74

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-53

Answer

-54

Answer

-52

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a required element for a radiology report?

Accepted Answer

Patient's social security number

Answer

Patient's name

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Date of service

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Radiologist's signature

Question 14

Which of the following is a billable component of a radiology report?

Accepted Answer

Interpretation

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Assessment

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History

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Physical examination

Question 15

What does the modifier -26 indicate in the context of radiology coding?

Accepted Answer

Professional component of the service

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Bilateral procedure

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Technical component of the service

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Multiple imaging sessions

Question 16

A patient undergoes a mammogram with multiple views. How would you code this service?

Accepted Answer

Use the code for the comprehensive mammogram

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Add a modifier for multiple views

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Code each view separately

Question 17

A patient undergoes a contrast-enhanced MRI of the brain. How should you code this procedure?

Accepted Answer

Use a code that includes contrast administration

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Use the code for a non-contrast MRI

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Use a separate code for contrast administration

Question 18

What is the purpose of the 'Indications for Service' section in a radiology report?

Accepted Answer

To document the clinical reason for the procedure

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To provide a detailed interpretation of the images

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To describe the technical details of the imaging procedure

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To document the patient's demographic information

Question 19

What is the correct CPT code for a bone density scan of the lumbar spine?

Accepted Answer

77081

Answer

77084

Answer

77082

Answer

77083

Question 20

Which resource would be the most helpful for finding the latest CPT coding updates and guidelines?

Accepted Answer

AMA website

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CDC website

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CMS website