CPC Radiology and Pathology Coding 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Surgical pathology

Answer

Clinical pathology

Answer

Cytopathology

Answer

Forensic pathology

Question 2

What is a frozen section in pathology coding?

Accepted Answer

Rapid intraoperative tissue analysis used to guide surgical decisions

Answer

Permanent tissue processing for final diagnosis

Answer

Cytology of fluid specimens

Answer

Immunohistochemical staining of archival tissue

Question 3

How are Pap smear CPT codes primarily categorized?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

By the patient's age

Answer

By the number of slides prepared

Answer

By the laboratory's accreditation level

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

78000–78999

Answer

77000–77999

Answer

76000–76999

Answer

79000–79999

Question 5

What does a panel code in laboratory coding represent?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

A test requiring a panel of expert reviewers

Answer

A series of tests performed on separate days

Answer

An insurance-required battery of tests

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

-26

Answer

-TC

Answer

-77

Answer

-32