Radiology and Pathology Coding Flashcards
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Which HCPCS/CPT code describes a low-dose CT scan (LDCT) for lung cancer screening?
Answer: 71271
CPT 71271 describes computed tomography, thorax, low dose for lung cancer screening, without contrast.
A radiologist performs ultrasound guidance for a central venous catheter placement and documents image storage. Which code is reported for the guidance?
Answer: 76937
CPT 76937 describes ultrasound guidance for vascular access requiring image documentation and report.
Intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) planning and delivery supervision by a radiation oncologist is reported under which section of CPT?
Answer: Radiation Oncology (77401-77799)
Radiation oncology services, including IORT, are reported using the Radiation Oncology CPT codes (77401-77799).
Which term describes the laboratory method used to detect specific DNA sequences and is commonly coded with CPT 87500-87999 range?
Answer: Nucleic acid amplification (NAA/PCR)
Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT/PCR) detect specific DNA/RNA sequences and are coded in the infectious agent detection range 87471-87801.
A physician orders an X-ray and personally performs and interprets it in the office. If the physician owns the equipment, how should the claim be submitted?
Answer: Without a modifier (global billing)
When a physician owns equipment and performs both the technical and professional components, the global service is billed without a modifier.
Which CPT code describes a complete abdominal ultrasound that must include real-time imaging of liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys?
Answer: 76700
CPT 76700 is a complete abdominal ultrasound requiring documentation of all required organs including liver, gallbladder, common bile duct, pancreas, spleen, and both kidneys.
Flow cytometry is performed on a peripheral blood specimen to phenotype lymphocytes using 4 cell markers. Which CPT codes apply?
Answer: 88184 for first marker, 88185 x3 for each additional
CPT 88184 is reported for the first cell marker and 88185 (add-on) is reported for each additional marker in flow cytometry.