Question 1

The application of radioactive isotopes for internal radiation is:

Accepted Answer

A)  simulation-aided field setting 
B)  brachytherapy 
C)  internal radiation 
D)  proton beam treatment delivery 
A)  simulation-aided field setting 
B)  brachytherapy 
C)  internal radiation 
D)  proton beam treatment delivery B

Question 2

All of the following are questions a coder will typically answer when assigning a CPT code from the Radiology section except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Was oral or IV contrast used? 
B)  What was the approach? 
C)  Was the procedure for a traumatic injury or a medical condition? 
D)  What was the number of views? 
A)  Was oral or IV contrast used? 
B)  What was the approach? 
C)  Was the procedure for a traumatic injury or a medical condition? 
D)  What was the number of views? C

Question 3

An orthopedic specialist provides only the professional component of a whole body scan, CPT code 78306. Which modifier is appropriate to append to report this service?

Accepted Answer

A)  26 
B)  59 
C)  52 
D)  TC 
A)  26 
B)  59 
C)  52 
D)  TC A

Question 4

What is the name of the procedure that visualizes and defines the exact treatment area and helps decide the size and location of ports?

Accepted Answer

A)  radiation treatment management 
B)  radiation treatment delivery 
C)  clinical treatment planning 
D)  simulation-aided field setting 
A)  radiation treatment management 
B)  radiation treatment delivery 
C)  clinical treatment planning 
D)  simulation-aided field setting

Question 5

The application of radioactive isotopes for internal radiation is:

Accepted Answer

A)  proton beam treatment delivery 
B)  simulation-aided field setting 
C)  brachytherapy 
D)  internal radiation 
A)  proton beam treatment delivery 
B)  simulation-aided field setting 
C)  brachytherapy 
D)  internal radiation

Question 6

Which organ is being scanned in a hepatobiliary scan?

Accepted Answer

A)  gallbladder 
B)  liver 
C)  spleen 
D)  kidney 
A)  gallbladder 
B)  liver 
C)  spleen 
D)  kidney

Question 7

How is the "whole body" defined in CPT code 78306?

Accepted Answer

A)  either head to pelvis or torso to feet 
B)  head to knees 
C)  neck to knees 
D)  head to waist 
A)  either head to pelvis or torso to feet 
B)  head to knees 
C)  neck to knees 
D)  head to waist

Question 8

The vertical plane running from side to side that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions is the ______ plane:

Accepted Answer

A)  median 
B)  axial 
C)  sagittal 
D)  coronal 
A)  median 
B)  axial 
C)  sagittal 
D)  coronal

Question 9

What is the term used to describe something to the front of the body or front of an organ?

Accepted Answer

A)  superior/cephalic 
B)  inferior/caudal 
C)  proximal 
D)  anterior 
A)  superior/cephalic 
B)  inferior/caudal 
C)  proximal 
D)  anterior

Question 10

A noninvasive test that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images that are captured in real time and show structure, movement, and the flow of blood through blood vessels is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  computed tomography 
B)  Doppler imaging 
C)  ultrasound 
D)  fluoroscopy 
A)  computed tomography 
B)  Doppler imaging 
C)  ultrasound 
D)  fluoroscopy

Question 11

Select the correct acronym for multigated acquisition scan:

Accepted Answer

A)  MUGAS 
B)  MUAS 
C)  MUGA 
D)  MAS 
A)  MUGAS 
B)  MUAS 
C)  MUGA 
D)  MAS

Question 12

What type of Radiology codes are found in code range 76506-76999?

Accepted Answer

A)  Breast, Mammography 
B)  Diagnostic Ultrasound 
C)  Nuclear Medicine 
D)  Radiation Oncology 
A)  Breast, Mammography 
B)  Diagnostic Ultrasound 
C)  Nuclear Medicine 
D)  Radiation Oncology

Question 13

What does the term superior (or cephalic) mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  to the front of the body of front of an organ 
B)  to the back of the body or back of an organ 
C)  body part closest to the point of reference, midpoint, or beginning 
D)  above another body part or toward the head 
A)  to the front of the body of front of an organ 
B)  to the back of the body or back of an organ 
C)  body part closest to the point of reference, midpoint, or beginning 
D)  above another body part or toward the head

Question 14

The codes in the Obstetrical subheading of the Pelvis general heading are further subdivided by all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  approach 
B)  trimester 
C)  weight of fetus 
D)  number of gestational sacs 
A)  approach 
B)  trimester 
C)  weight of fetus 
D)  number of gestational sacs

Question 15

In which code range will a coder find procedure codes describing Radiologic Guidance in CPT?

Accepted Answer

A)  77261-77799 
B)  77071-77084 
C)  77051-77059 
D)  77001-77022 
A)  77261-77799 
B)  77071-77084 
C)  77051-77059 
D)  77001-77022

Question 16

An orthopedic specialist provides only the professional component of a whole body scan, CPT code 78306. Which modifier is appropriate to append to report this service?

Accepted Answer

A)  26 
B)  52 
C)  TC 
D)  59 
A)  26 
B)  52 
C)  TC 
D)  59

Question 17

Codes for Diagnostic Imaging are divided by anatomic site; all of the following are subheadings in this subsection except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ears, Nose, and Throat 
B)  Spine and Pelvis 
C)  Gastrointestinal tract 
D)  Upper extremities 
A)  Ears, Nose, and Throat 
B)  Spine and Pelvis 
C)  Gastrointestinal tract 
D)  Upper extremities

Question 18

Of the following common ICD categories used to report CPT codes, which is commonly used to bolster medical necessity for a radiologic procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  aftercare 
B)  history of (personal or family) 
C)  signs/symptoms 
D)  screening 
A)  aftercare 
B)  history of (personal or family) 
C)  signs/symptoms 
D)  screening

Question 19

Select the scenario in which it is appropriate to use an ICD abnormal-findings code:

Accepted Answer

A)  when a patient presents with a chief complaint that is not evident following radiologic evaluation 
B)  when additional testing is required and the test results are negative 
C)  when two radiologic exams confirm the suspected condition 
D)  when two radiologic exams demonstrate conflicting findings 
A)  when a patient presents with a chief complaint that is not evident following radiologic evaluation 
B)  when additional testing is required and the test results are negative 
C)  when two radiologic exams confirm the suspected condition 
D)  when two radiologic exams demonstrate conflicting findings

Question 20

What is another name for an ultrasound procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  mammogram 
B)  fluoroscopy 
C)  Doppler 
D)  sonography 
A)  mammogram 
B)  fluoroscopy 
C)  Doppler 
D)  sonography

Exam 17: Radiology

The application of radioactive isotopes for internal radiation is:

All of the following are questions a coder will typically answer when assigning a CPT code from the Radiology section except:

An orthopedic specialist provides only the professional component of a whole body scan, CPT code 78306. Which modifier is appropriate to append to report this service?

What is the name of the procedure that visualizes and defines the exact treatment area and helps decide the size and location of ports?

The application of radioactive isotopes for internal radiation is:

Which organ is being scanned in a hepatobiliary scan?

How is the "whole body" defined in CPT code 78306?

The vertical plane running from side to side that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions is the ______ plane:

What is the term used to describe something to the front of the body or front of an organ?

A noninvasive test that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images that are captured in real time and show structure, movement, and the flow of blood through blood vessels is called:

Select the correct acronym for multigated acquisition scan:

What type of Radiology codes are found in code range 76506-76999?

What does the term superior (or cephalic) mean?

The codes in the Obstetrical subheading of the Pelvis general heading are further subdivided by all of the following except:

In which code range will a coder find procedure codes describing Radiologic Guidance in CPT?

An orthopedic specialist provides only the professional component of a whole body scan, CPT code 78306. Which modifier is appropriate to append to report this service?

Codes for Diagnostic Imaging are divided by anatomic site; all of the following are subheadings in this subsection except:

Of the following common ICD categories used to report CPT codes, which is commonly used to bolster medical necessity for a radiologic procedure?

Select the scenario in which it is appropriate to use an ICD abnormal-findings code:

What is another name for an ultrasound procedure?

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