Radiology Questions

Sample/Practice/Free Radiology Coding Questions 

1. If imaging is performed of just one kidney or of just the aorta, the correct CPT code for this study is:

a. 76700

b. 76705

c. 76775

d. 76770

2. Documentation such as “images were obtained from the iliac crest to the symphisis pubis” is referring to what code series:

a. 72131-72133

b. 74150-74170

c. 72192-72194

d. 73200-73202

3. A unilateral MRI of the breast with CAD is coded:

a. 77059, 0159T

b. 77058, 77051

c. 77058, 0159T

d. 77055, 77051

4. A percutaneous gastrostomy tube is placed (10day postop period) and 7 days later the tube becomes dislodged, necessitating the placement of another Gtube. The most appropriate modifier for this second tube placement is:

a. 58

b. 78

c. 79

d. 76

5. The medical necessity for radiological studies should be:

a. the reason for performing the study

b. a relevant finding of the study, if stated

c. signs and/or symptoms

d. incidental findings

Answers:
1. c
2. c
3. c
4. b
5. b