AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 83

A patient with jaundice was seen by the physician to obtain liver biopsies. A needle biopsy was taken using fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement. The physician obtained two core biopsies, which were then sent to pathology.
What CPT® codes are reported?

Answer options

• A. 47000, 47001, 77002
• B. 47000, 77003
• C. 47000, 77002
• D. 47000, 10007, 10008

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct codes for liver biopsy procedures using fluoroscopic guidance are 47000 for the biopsy and 77002 for the imaging guidance. Options A and D include incorrect codes related to the procedure, while option B lacks the proper imaging code needed for this specific scenario.