AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 80

The procedure is performed at an outpatient radiology department. From a left femoral access, the catheter is placed in the abdominal aorta and is then selectively placed in the celiac trunk and manipulated up into the common hepatic artery for an abdominal angiography. Dye is injected, and imaging is obtained. The provider performs the supervision and interpretation.
What CPT® codes are reported?

Answer options

• A. 36246, 75716-26
• B. 36246, 75726-26
• C. 36246, 75635-26
• D. 36246, 75741-26

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, which includes 36246 for the catheterization of the celiac trunk and 75726-26 for the imaging of the hepatic artery. Option A is incorrect as it includes the wrong imaging code, while C and D also contain incorrect codes for the specific procedure being described, focusing on different vascular territories.