AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 102

A 55-year-old patient with suspected liver cancer was seen by the physician to obtain a biopsy. The special biopsy needle was placed using ultrasonic guidance. The physician obtained a small tissue sample from the liver, which was then sent to pathology.
What CPT® codes are reported?

Answer options

• A. 47000, 77002-26
• B. 47000, 10005
• C. 47100, 77012-26
• D. 47000, 76942-26

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because 47000 refers to a liver biopsy, and 76942-26 indicates ultrasound guidance for the biopsy procedure. The other options either include incorrect codes for the procedure or do not properly represent the use of ultrasound guidance.