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Radiology and Pathology Coding Flashcards

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  1. Which term describes the examination of tissue removed during surgery by a pathologist?

    Answer: Surgical pathology

    Surgical pathology (CPT 88300–88309) involves gross and microscopic examination of tissue specimens removed during a surgical procedure.

  2. What is a frozen section in pathology coding?

    Answer: Rapid intraoperative tissue analysis used to guide surgical decisions

    A frozen section is an intraoperative rapid tissue analysis that provides the surgeon with a preliminary pathology result during the procedure.

  3. How are Pap smear CPT codes primarily categorized?

    Answer: By the screening method used (conventional vs. liquid-based)

    Pap smear codes distinguish between conventional (glass slide) and liquid-based cytology (e.g., ThinPrep) preparation methods.

  4. Which CPT code range is used for nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures?

    Answer: 78000–78999

    Nuclear medicine diagnostic imaging procedures are reported using CPT codes 78000–78999.

  5. What does a panel code in laboratory coding represent?

    Answer: A group of tests commonly performed together, reported as one code

    A panel code represents a predefined grouping of lab tests that are commonly ordered together, and the panel code must include all listed tests to bill it correctly.

  6. When a radiologist provides only the written interpretation of an image taken at another facility, which modifier should be used?

    Answer: -26

    Modifier -26 identifies the professional component (physician interpretation and report) when billing separately from the technical component.