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