MBC Ch 24 Radiology

The phrase “with contrast” represents contrast material administered intravascularly, intra-articularly, or intrathecally.

• True

• False

It is acceptable for the radiologist to communicate his/her opinion via telephone instead of a written report.

• True

• False

A ____ procedure is one that is performed independently of, and not immediately related to, another service.

• separate

• multiple

• closed

• conformal

What is the standard measure of energy in radiation treatment?

• wattage

• dosimetry

• MeV

• kilovolt

Codes 76801 and 76802 include determination of the number of gestational sacs and fetuses, gestational sac/fetal measurements appropriate for gestation <14 weeks 0 days, and:

• survey of visible fetal and placental anatomic structure

• qualitative assessment of amniotic fluid/gestational sac shape

• examination of the maternal uterus and adnexa

• all are correct

A needle with a suture attached is passed through an incision into the stomach. The needle is snared and removed via the mouth. A gastrostomy tube is connected to the suture and passed through the mouth into the stomach and out the abdominal wall. What is the correct code for this procedure?

• 74230

• 74340

• 49440

• none are correct

The procedure is a placement of a stent into a bile duct, percutaneous of existing access. Fluoroscopic guidance was performed with radiological supervision and interpretation.

• 47538

• 47539

• 47540

• none are correct

In clinical brachytherapy, the supervision of radio elements and dose interpretation are performed by the therapeutic ________________.

Two-dimensional ultrasonic scanning procedure with a two-dimensional display is the definition of ________________ ________________ diagnostic ultrasound.

Using the CPT manual, code the following.

Echoencephalography, real time with image documentation, including A-mode encephalography as a secondary component.

CPT Code ________________.