Free RCC Radiology Coding Guidelines & Modifiers Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which modifier indicates a professional component in radiology coding?

Accepted Answer

-26

Answer

-TC

Answer

-51

Answer

-59

Question 2

Which CPT code modifier is used when a service or procedure is distinct or independent from other services?

Accepted Answer

-59

Answer

-26

Answer

-RT

Answer

-LT

Question 3

What does the modifier -TC indicate in radiology coding?

Accepted Answer

Technical component

Answer

Telecommunication

Answer

Total charge

Answer

Time constrained

Question 4

When should a global radiology code be reported without modifiers?

Accepted Answer

When both components are provided by same entity

Answer

Only when outsourced

Answer

If only interpretation is done

Answer

Only for emergency procedures

Question 5

Which modifier would you use to indicate a repeat procedure by the same physician?

Accepted Answer

-76

Answer

-59

Answer

-77

Answer

-24

Question 6

What should be considered when applying multiple procedure modifiers in radiology coding?

Accepted Answer

Use -51 to indicate multiple procedures

Answer

Always use -59 for multiple procedures

Answer

Ignore modifiers if more than two procedures

Answer

Use -26 repeatedly