CPC Radiology and Pathology Coding

Question 1

Which CPT code range covers Radiology services?

Accepted Answer

70000–79999

Answer

80000–89999

Answer

90000–99999

Answer

60000–69999

Question 2

What does the 'professional component' of a radiology service include?

Accepted Answer

Physician interpretation and written report

Answer

Equipment and technical staff

Answer

Film and contrast materials

Answer

Both interpretation and equipment

Question 3

Which modifier is appended to indicate the technical component of a radiology service?

Accepted Answer

-TC

Answer

-26

Answer

-52

Answer

-59

Question 4

What is a 'supervision and interpretation' code in radiology?

Accepted Answer

A code split into technical and professional components

Answer

A code that includes only anesthesia supervision

Answer

A code for radiological guidance during surgery

Answer

A code for radiology resident supervision

Question 5

When contrast material is used during a CT scan, how does this affect code selection?

Accepted Answer

A separate code is selected that specifies 'with contrast'

Answer

Modifier -22 is added to the base code

Answer

Contrast is always bundled with no code change

Answer

A separate HCPCS code is added for contrast

Question 6

Which section covers clinical pathology consultations in CPT?

Accepted Answer

Pathology and Laboratory (80000–89999)

Answer

Medicine (90000–99999)

Answer

Evaluation and Management (99000–99499)

Answer

Surgery (10000–69999)