Question

Code the following surgical procedures using current CPT Book:

1. CT of the soft tissue of neck, with and without contrast followed by contrast materials

2. X-ray of the ribs , bilateral. Three views obtained

3. Radiologic examination of chest 6 views done twice (7 am and 12 pm). Both films were interpreted by Dr. Johnson.

4. Lipid panel done twice (7 am and 9 am)

5. Specimen obtained for surgical pathology was obtained. Gross examination was completed for this specimen.

6. Unlisted miscellaneous pathology test

7. Hepatitis A vaccine administered /injected to 21 year old college student

8. Endomyocardial biopsy

9. IV infusion for therapy, 3 hours completed

10. Re-evaluation of athletic training established plan of care consisted of 20 minutes face to face with patient and family

Answer 1

CPT codes.

* 70492 - Computerized tomography,soft tissue of neck; without contrast material

followed by contrast material and further sections.

* 71110 - Radiological examination of ribs,bilateral,three views.

* 71030 - Radiological examination of chest,complete,minimum of 4 views.

* 80061 - Lipid panel.

* 88302 - Level II- Surgical pathology,gross and microscopic examination.

* 89240 - Unlisted miscellaneous pathology test.

* 90471,90634.

90471 - Immunization administration(includes percutaneous,intradermal,subcutaneous

or intramuscular injections);1 vaccine.

90634 - Hepatitis A vaccine,pediatric/adolascent dosage 3 dose schedule,for intramuscular

use.

* 93505 - Endomyocardial biopsy.

* 96365,96366.

96365 - Intravenous infusion,for therapy,prophylaxis,or diagnosis; initial upto 1 hour.

96366 - Intravenous infusion,for therapy,prophylaxis or diagnosis; each additional

hour.

* 97164 - Re-evaluation of physical therapy established plan of care,requiring these

components

* An examination including a review of history and use of standardized test

and measures is required.

* Revised plan of care using a standardized patient assessment instrument

and measurable assessment of functional outcome.

Typically 20 minutes are spend face to face with the patient and family.