Test 2 radiology Flashcards
1
Q
What is Radiology
A
Looking for definitions in subsection introductions
2
Q
Additional criteria: contrast
A
description “with contrast” implies injected contrast with the injection included in the codes
3
Q
What is a -26 modifier?
A
indicated the service includes only the PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT.
4
Q
What is -TC modifier?
A
indicates the service includes only the TECHNICAL COMPONENT.
5
Q
Radiology codes is being provided by the person or entity, then split the CPT codes into its components using the modifiers
A
- 26 is the professional components
- TC is the technical components
6
Q
When coding Radiology codes they should start with what codes #?
A
being with a 7
