RCC Radiology CPT Code Selection & Bundling 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which CPT code is used to report a complete ultrasound of the abdomen?
- 76700 (Correct answer)
- 76705
- 76770
- 76775
Correct answer: 76700
CPT 76700 represents a complete abdominal ultrasound examining all required organs.
Question 2: When a radiologist performs both the professional and technical components, which modifier indicates the global service?
- Modifier 26
- No modifier needed (Correct answer)
- Modifier TC
- Modifier 59
Correct answer: No modifier needed
When a physician performs the global service (both components), no modifier is appended to the CPT code.
Question 3: CPT codes 71045 through 71048 describe chest X-rays based on which factor?
- Patient position
- Number of views (Correct answer)
- Equipment type
- Contrast use
Correct answer: Number of views
Chest X-ray CPT codes 71045–71048 are differentiated by the number of views obtained.
Question 4: Which CPT code range covers CT of the thorax?
- 71250–71270 (Correct answer)
- 70490–70492
- 74176–74178
- 73200–73202
Correct answer: 71250–71270
CPT codes 71250–71270 cover CT thorax without contrast, with contrast, and without/with contrast.
Question 5: What does CPT code 76376 represent in radiology?
- 3D rendering with separate workstation
- 3D rendering performed on same workstation (Correct answer)
- CT angiography post-processing
- PET/CT image fusion
Correct answer: 3D rendering performed on same workstation
CPT 76376 is used when 3D rendering is performed on the same workstation as the primary image acquisition.
Question 6: Which of the following CPT codes is used for fluoroscopy guidance for needle placement?
- 77002 (Correct answer)
- 76942
- 77012
- 77021
Correct answer: 77002
CPT 77002 reports fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement procedures.
RCC Radiology CPT Code Selection & Bundling 1
Which CPT code is used to report a complete ultrasound of the abdomen?