AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 6

A female patient had an FNA biopsy with ultrasound guidance on two separate nodules in the upper-outer quadrant of left breast.
What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?

Answer options

• A. 10005, 10006, N63.21
• B. 10005, 10006, 76942, N60.02
• C. 10021, 10004, 76942, N60.21
• D. 10005, 10005-59, N63.21

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as it accurately reflects the codes for the FNA biopsy procedures performed on two nodules without additional imaging codes or modifiers. Option B incorrectly includes a separate ultrasound code (76942) that is not necessary for reporting the biopsies, while C and D contain incorrect CPT codes that do not correspond to the procedures performed.