Discuss AAPC CPC Exam Topic 1 Question 38

A complete cardiac MRI for morphology and function without contrast, followed by contrast with four additional sequences and stress imaging, is performed on a patient with systolic left ventricular congestive heart failure and premature ventricular contractions.

What CPT and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?

A75557, 75559, I50.1, I49.1

B75561, 75563, I50.1, I49.1

C75563, I50.20, I49.3

D75559, I50.20, I49.3

Suggested Answer: B

Dr. Burns is providing initial hospital or birthing center care for the evaluation and management of a normal newborn infant. CPT code 99460 is used to report initial hospital or birthing center care, per day, for evaluation and management of a normal newborn infant. This includes a comprehensive history, examination, and medical decision-making. The description of the service provided fits this CPT code accurately. Reference: CPT Professional Edition (current year), AMA.

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35 comments · newest first

Barney 10 months ago

B looks right, but I’d double-check the ICD codes.

Dorthy 11 months ago

Wait, are we sure about the contrast part? Seems off.

Kenneth 11 months ago

I’m leaning towards A, but I’m not 100% sure.

Carlene 11 months ago

Definitely not C, that doesn't match the imaging done.

Aliza 11 months ago

I think it's B, those codes fit the procedure.

Jenelle 12 months ago

I believe 75559 is related to the stress imaging, but I can't recall if it's the right one for this scenario.

Virgie 12 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the ICD-10 codes. I feel like I should go with I50.1 for heart failure, but I’m not certain about the other one.

Loren 12 months ago

I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think 75561 might be the right choice since it includes the contrast sequences.

Lorean 1 year ago

I think the codes for the MRI should include 75557 for the complete study, but I'm not sure about the rest.

Mel 1 year ago

I feel pretty good about this one. The question gives a lot of detail, so I think I can use that to narrow down the correct answer choices.

Buddy 1 year ago

Alright, I've got a strategy here. I'll start by identifying the key components of the cardiac MRI, then match those to the CPT codes. After that, I'll look at the patient's conditions and select the appropriate ICD-10-CM codes.

William 1 year ago

I'm a bit confused by the different sequences and imaging mentioned in the question. I'll need to make sure I understand the differences between them before I can confidently select the right codes.

Dorcas 1 year ago

Okay, let's see. The question is asking for the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes based on the information provided about the cardiac MRI. I think I can work through this step-by-step.

Kimberely 1 year ago

Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully review the details of the exam question and the available answer choices.

Shelton 1 year ago

I bet the exam writer is just trying to trip us up with all these MRI codes. Time to break out the CPT manual and get my coding mojo on!

Cherrie 1 year ago

↳ replying to Shelton

I believe it's option D) 75559, I50.20, I49.3

Gail 1 year ago

↳ replying to Shelton

I'm leaning towards option B) 75561, 75563, I50.1, I49.1

Ivory 1 year ago

↳ replying to Shelton

I think it's option A) 75557, 75559, I50.1, I49.1

Cherri 1 year ago

I hope the answer isn't 'D' - that just sounds like a typo waiting to happen!

Jonelle 1 year ago

↳ replying to Cherri

King: So, A) it is then?

Dominga 1 year ago

↳ replying to Cherri

User 3: Yeah, I don't think it's D) 75559, I50.20, I49.3. That does sound like a typo waiting to happen.

King 1 year ago

↳ replying to Cherri

User 2: I agree, that seems like the correct codes to report.

Gabriele 1 year ago

↳ replying to Cherri

User 1: I think the answer is A) 75557, 75559, I50.1, I49.1

Flo 1 year ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm leaning towards C since the stress imaging is included, but I'm still not sure about the ICD-10-CM codes.

Odette 1 year ago

↳ replying to Flo

I agree, the stress imaging is included in option A)

Geraldo 1 year ago

↳ replying to Flo

I think it's A) 75557, 75559, I50.1, I49.1

Ressie 1 year ago

I'm not sure, but I think option B) 75561, 75563, I50.1, I49.1 makes sense based on the scenario provided

Alexis 1 year ago

I disagree, I believe it should be C) 75563, I50.20, I49.3

Gilberto 2 years ago

Wait, is the question asking for both CPT and ICD-10-CM codes? I think B is the right CPT codes, but the ICD-10-CM codes look a bit off to me.

Lonny 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gilberto

So, the answer would be B) 75561, 75563, I50.1, I49.1.

Tanesha 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gilberto

I believe the correct ICD-10-CM codes are I50.1 and I49.1.

Domonique 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gilberto

I agree, but I'm not sure about the ICD-10-CM codes.

Tamekia 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gilberto

I think the CPT codes are 75561 and 75563.

Cary 2 years ago

This looks like a pretty comprehensive cardiac MRI study, so I'm going with B - 75561 and 75563 for the codes.

Vicky 2 years ago

I think the correct codes are A) 75557, 75559, I50.1, I49.1

AAPC CPC Exam - Topic 1 Question 38 Discussion