CPC Radiology and Pathology Coding

Question 1

Which CPT code range covers Radiology services?

Accepted Answer

70000–79999

Answer

Radiology CPT codes are found in the range 70000–79999, which includes diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Physician interpretation and written report

Answer

The professional component (modifier -26) represents the physician's work: reviewing images and providing a written interpretation and report.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

-TC

Answer

Modifier -TC (Technical Component) is appended when billing only for equipment, supplies, and technical staff without physician interpretation.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A code split into technical and professional components

Answer

Supervision and interpretation (S&I) codes represent radiological guidance procedures where one code covers supervision of the procedure and the physician's interpretation.

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

CPT provides distinct codes for CT scans performed without contrast, with contrast, or without followed by with contrast, so the appropriate code must be selected.

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CPC Radiology and Pathology Coding