A patient with three thyroid nodules is seen for an FNA biopsy. Using ultrasonic guidance, the provider inserts a 25-gauge needle into each nodule. Nodular tissue is aspirated and sent to pathology…

The correct answer is C. 10005, 10006 x 2. The CPT code 10005 is for fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance, for the first lesion. CPT code 10006 is for each additional lesion with ultrasound guidance. Since the provider aspirated tissue from three nodules, the coding should be 10005 for the first…

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Question

A patient with three thyroid nodules is seen for an FNA biopsy. Using ultrasonic guidance, the provider inserts a 25-gauge needle into each nodule. Nodular tissue is aspirated and sent to pathology. What CPT® coding reported?

Options

A10005, 10006 x 2, 76942
B10006 x 3
C10005, 10006 x 2
D10021, 10004 x 2, 76942

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(60 responses)

A
17% (10)
B
3% (2)
C
72% (43)
D
8% (5)

Explanation

The CPT code 10005 is for fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance, for the first lesion. CPT code 10006 is for each additional lesion with ultrasound guidance. Since the provider aspirated tissue from three nodules, the coding should be 10005 for the first nodule and 10006 x 2 for the additional two nodules.

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#FNA biopsy#ultrasound guidance#add-on codes#thyroid nodules

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