Question

19. A patient presents to a radiology clinic for a CT scan of the brain with contrast to rule out a pituitary tumor. Dr. Hartz is covering the radiology service for that day and dictates the report for this scan. To report the service for interpretation and reporting of the scan, Dr. Hartz shouid add to the CT scan code moditer a -22 b. -25 c-26 d. -52 20 Apatient underwent a colonoscopy on July 29 During the procedure, the surgeon removed a polyp from the transverse colon via snare technique and a polyp of the sigmoid colon via ablation. Which modifier is added to the second colonoscopy code that is reported? a -51 b -59 c-76 d -77

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19. The correct option is C - 26 . The CPT modifier 26 is used to indicate the professional component of the service being billed was "interpretation only," and it is most commonly submitted with diagnostic tests, including radiological procedures.

20. The correct option is A -51 . Modifier 51are used when multiple procedures are performed at the same session or when surgical and medical procedures are performed together. Modifier 51 is used to identify the second and subsequent procedures to third party payers