Exam AAPC-CPC Topic 1 Question 20 Discussion

Actual exam question for Medical Tests's AAPC-CPC exam
Question #: 20
Topic #: 1
To rule out malignancy, a provider collects two biopsies from the right thyroid nodule using a large bore needle that is inserted through the skin. Which CPT code(s) should be reported?

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Although CPT codes 10021, 10004, and 60100 all represent percutaneous procedures, only CPT 60100 describes the use of a large bore needle to obtain a specimen. When multiple biopsies are taken from the same nodule, only report CPT 60100 once. Ifa separate nodule is biopsied, report 60100 a second time with modifier 59, indicating a procedure on a sperate anatomical site.

by Toby at Jul 25, 2025, 02:34 AM

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