CCC Cardiology Coding Case Scenarios

Question 1

A patient undergoes a coronary angioplasty with stent placement. Which CPT code should be reported?

Accepted Answer

92928

Answer

93458

Answer

93797

Answer

93306

Question 2

A cardiologist performs and interprets an echocardiogram. Which modifier should be used?

Accepted Answer

-26

Answer

-59

Answer

-TC

Answer

-51

Question 3

A patient with chest pain undergoes an ECG in the emergency room. Which CPT code applies?

Accepted Answer

93010

Answer

93451

Answer

92928

Answer

93799

Question 4

A patient is diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Which ICD-10 code should be assigned?

Accepted Answer

I48.91

Answer

I50.9

Answer

I10

Answer

I21.9

Question 5

A cardiologist bills for a follow-up E/M visit for a heart failure patient. Which modifier applies?

Accepted Answer

-25

Answer

-59

Answer

-51

Answer

-26

Question 6

A patient presents for a pacemaker check using remote monitoring. Which HCPCS code is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

G2066

Answer

E0610

Answer

G0297

Answer

A4556