Question

question 5 (2.5 points)
a patient 20 weeks pregnant with twins goes to her ob/gyn for an ultrasound to check the position of both fetuses. code the ultrasound.
76815
76816, 76810
76816
76805, 76810

question 6 (2.5 points)
which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?
sagittal
axial
transverse
coronal

Explanation:

Analyze Question 5

Using the Obstetrical Ultrasound Coding and Twin Pregnancy Ultrasound Coding knowledge points

• The patient is 20 weeks pregnant with twins.
• CPT code 76815 is for a limited, quick-look ultrasound (e.g., fetal heart beat, position, single or multiple gestations).
• CPT code 76816 is for a follow-up ultrasound to re-evaluate size, organ system, or position of a single fetus.
• CPT code 76810 is an add-on code used for each additional fetus in a detailed/complete ultrasound (e.g., with 76805).
• Since the OB/GYN performs a quick-look ultrasound specifically to check the position of both fetuses, this is coded as a limited ultrasound. CPT code 76815 represents a limited ultrasound and is reported once, regardless of whether it is a single or multiple gestation pregnancy.

Analyze Question 6

Using the Anatomical Planes and Coronal Plane knowledge points

• The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right portions.
• The axial/transverse plane divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions.
• The coronal (frontal) plane divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions.

Answer:

Question 5

• 76815 (Correct answer)
• 76816, 76810
• 76816
• 76805, 76810

Question 6

• Sagittal
• Axial
• Transverse
• Coronal (Correct answer)