Question

question 4 (2.5 points)

the use of ultrasound to examine and measure internal structures of the skull and the diagnose abnormalities and disease is echoencephalography. what is the code for echoencephalography and /or real time with image documentation, including a-mode encephalography as a secondary component where indicated?

76511
76510
76512
76506

Explanation:

Identify the clinical procedure

Using the Echoencephalography Coding knowledge point

• The procedure described is echoencephalography, real-time with image documentation, including A-mode encephalography as a secondary component where indicated.

Compare CPT code descriptions

• 76506: Echoencephalography, real-time with image documentation (2D) (with or without M-mode recording), including A-mode encephalography as a secondary component where indicated.
• 76510: Ophthalmic ultrasound, diagnostic; B-scan and quantitative A-scan.
• 76511: Ophthalmic ultrasound, diagnostic; quantitative A-scan only.
• 76512: Ophthalmic ultrasound, diagnostic; B-scan (with or without superimposed non-quantitative A-scan).

Select the matching code

• The description in the question matches the official CPT descriptor for code 76506 exactly.

Answer:

• (A) 76511
• (B) 76510
• (C) 76512
• (D) 76506 (Correct answer)