RCC Radiology CPT Code Selection & Bundling 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When billing MRI of the brain with and without contrast, which CPT code applies?
- 70551
- 70552
- 70553 (Correct answer)
- 70554
Correct answer: 70553
CPT 70553 is used for MRI of the brain performed both without and with contrast.
Question 2: Which CPT code describes a limited ultrasound of the abdomen?
- 76700
- 76705 (Correct answer)
- 76770
- 76856
Correct answer: 76705
CPT 76705 reports a limited abdominal ultrasound when not all required organs are examined.
Question 3: Bundling edits prevent separate billing of which two services when performed together?
- Imaging guidance and the primary procedure it guides (Correct answer)
- Two separate imaging modalities on different body parts
- Pre-op and post-op X-rays
- Professional and technical components
Correct answer: Imaging guidance and the primary procedure it guides
CCI edits bundle imaging guidance codes with the primary procedures they guide when performed together.
Question 4: A radiologist interprets a CT of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast. Which CPT code should be reported?
- 74177
- 74178 (Correct answer)
- 74176
- 74181
Correct answer: 74178
CPT 74178 describes combined CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast in a single examination.
Question 5: Which modifier is appended to indicate that a service was performed bilaterally?
- Modifier 50 (Correct answer)
- Modifier 51
- Modifier 52
- Modifier 53
Correct answer: Modifier 50
Modifier 50 indicates a bilateral procedure was performed during the same operative session.
Question 6: CPT add-on code 76125 is used to report what radiology service?
- Cineradiography/videoradiography (Correct answer)
- Fluoroscopic guidance
- Bone age study
- Dental X-ray
Correct answer: Cineradiography/videoradiography
CPT 76125 is an add-on code for cineradiography or videoradiography used to analyze motion.
RCC Radiology CPT Code Selection & Bundling 2
When billing MRI of the brain with and without contrast, which CPT code applies?