Question

question 2 (2.5 points)
a patient presents to her physician with right eye pain., nasal airway obstruction, and deformity 48 hours after an assault. the physician orders an x-ray of the facial bones with waters view, caldwell view, and a lateral view. what is the cpt code for the x-ray?

70150
70486
70140
70220

Explanation:

Identify the ordered procedure

Using the Radiology Coding and Facial Bone X-ray Coding knowledge points

• The physician ordered an X-ray of the facial bones.
• The specific views performed are: Waters view, Caldwell view, and a lateral view.
• This constitutes a total of 3 views.

Evaluate CPT code options

Using the CPT Coding knowledge point

• 70140: Radiologic examination, facial bones; less than 3 views.
• 70150: Radiologic examination, facial bones; complete, minimum of 3 views.
• 70486: Computed tomography, maxillofacial area; without contrast material (not an X-ray).
• 70220: Radiologic examination, sinuses, paranasal, complete, minimum of 3 views (incorrect anatomical site).

Select the correct code

Using the Facial Bone X-ray Coding knowledge point

• Since 3 views were performed (Waters, Caldwell, and lateral), the minimum of 3 views requirement is met.
• Therefore, the correct CPT code is 70150.

Answer:

• (A) 70150 (Correct answer)
• (B) 70486
• (C) 70140
• (D) 70220