CPC Radiology and Pathology Coding 2

Question 1

Which term describes the examination of tissue removed during surgery by a pathologist?

Accepted Answer

Surgical pathology

Answer

Surgical pathology (CPT 88300–88309) involves gross and microscopic examination of tissue specimens removed during a surgical procedure.

Question 2

What is a frozen section in pathology coding?

Accepted Answer

Rapid intraoperative tissue analysis used to guide surgical decisions

Answer

A frozen section is an intraoperative rapid tissue analysis that provides the surgeon with a preliminary pathology result during the procedure.

Question 3

How are Pap smear CPT codes primarily categorized?

Accepted Answer

By the screening method used (conventional vs. liquid-based)

Answer

Pap smear codes distinguish between conventional (glass slide) and liquid-based cytology (e.g., ThinPrep) preparation methods.

Question 4

Which CPT code range is used for nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures?

Accepted Answer

78000–78999

Answer

Nuclear medicine diagnostic imaging procedures are reported using CPT codes 78000–78999.

Question 5

What does a panel code in laboratory coding represent?

Accepted Answer

A group of tests commonly performed together, reported as one code

Answer

A panel code represents a predefined grouping of lab tests that are commonly ordered together, and the panel code must include all listed tests to bill it correctly.

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CPC Radiology and Pathology Coding 2