AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 140

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MR 007400 -

Radiology Report -
Patient: J. Lowe Date of Service: 06/10/XX

Age: 45 -

MR#: 4589799 -

Account #: 3216770 -

Location: ABC Imaging Center -
Study: Mammogram bilateral screening, all views, producing direct digital image

Reason: Screen -
Bilateral digital mammography with computer-aided detection (CAD)
No previous mammograms are available for comparison.
Clinical history: The patient has a positive family history (mother and sister) of breast cancer.
Mammogram was read with the assistance of GE iCAD (computerized diagnostic) system.
Findings: No dominant speculated mass or suspicious area of clustered pleomorphic microcalcifications is apparent Skin and nipples are seen to be normal. The axilla are unremarkable.
What CPT® coding is reported for this case?

Answer options

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct coding for the bilateral screening mammogram with CAD assistance is 77067, which is specifically used for this type of procedure. Options A and D include the modifier '-50', which is not applicable as the procedure is not billed bilaterally. Option B uses 77066, which is for a different type of mammogram that does not include CAD.