ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Coding for Radiology Flashcards
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What ICD-10-CM code is used for a screening mammogram encounter?
Answer: Z12.31
ICD-10-CM Z12.31 designates an encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast.
When imaging reveals an incidental finding unrelated to the reason for the study, how is it coded?
Answer: It is not coded unless clinically evaluated
Incidental findings are only coded when the physician clinically evaluates and documents them.
Which code set is used alongside ICD-10-CM to capture external causes for injury-related radiology studies?
Answer: V00–Y99 External Cause codes
External cause codes (V00–Y99) are used to document how, where, and the activity at time of injury.
An MRI is ordered for low back pain. Which ICD-10-CM code is most appropriate?
Answer: M54.50
ICD-10-CM M54.50 reports low back pain, unspecified, when no more specific diagnosis is available.
When coding a contrast reaction during a radiology procedure, which ICD-10-CM category is used?
Answer: T80.6 series
Adverse effects from contrast media are coded using the T80.6xx series for complications of infusion/injection.
A dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan is ordered for osteoporosis screening. Which Z code applies?
Answer: Z13.820
Z13.820 is the ICD-10-CM code for encounter for screening for osteoporosis.