CPC Radiology Coding Practice Questions
6 of 100 questions on the CPC exam, in AAPC’s content breakdown
100 questions across all eighteen areas in 4 hours, with a score for Radiology so you know where you stand.
Free Radiology drillA patient has three views of the right knee. Which code is reported?
Radiology on the CPC
Radiology is 6 of the 100 questions on the CPC exam. AAPC lists diagnostic and interventional radiology, diagnostic ultrasound, radiologic guidance, mammography, bone and joint studies, radiation oncology and nuclear medicine.
- Share of the exam
- 6 of 100 questions, as AAPC lists them
- Our drill
- 10 questions from 25 Radiology questions, untimed, an explanation after every answer; one free attempt, unlimited with a pass
What Radiology questions test
- X-rays by number of views, and CT and MRI with, without, or without then with contrast
- Complete versus limited ultrasound, and obstetric ultrasound by trimester
- Screening and diagnostic mammography and tomosynthesis
- Professional and technical components, and when imaging guidance is included in a procedure
- Nuclear medicine, bone density and radiation oncology treatment management
Sit the full exam under the real clock
100 questions across all eighteen areas in 4 hours, with a score for Radiology so you know where you stand.
Free Radiology drillHow to study it
- Learn CPT’s definition of "with contrast": intravascular, intra-articular or intrathecal only.
- Read the parenthetical notes under procedure codes to see whether guidance is included.
- Practice modifier 26 and TC on hospital-based studies.
- Take the radiology drill until you score 80% or better.
Common questions
How many radiology questions are on the CPC exam?
AAPC lists 6 radiology questions out of 100.
Does oral contrast make a CT "with contrast"?
No. CPT counts only intravascular, intra-articular or intrathecal contrast. Oral contrast alone is coded as without contrast.
100 questions across all eighteen areas in 4 hours, with a score for Radiology so you know where you stand.
Free Radiology drillThe other CPC areas
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy
- Compliance and Regulatory
- Coding Guidelines
- ICD-10-CM
- HCPCS Level II
- CPT 10000 Series: Integumentary System
- CPT 20000 Series: Musculoskeletal System
- CPT 30000 Series: Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Hemic and Lymphatic, Mediastinum and Diaphragm
- CPT 40000 Series: Digestive System
- CPT 50000 Series: Urinary, Male and Female Reproductive, Maternity and Delivery
- CPT 60000 Series: Nervous System
- Pathology and Laboratory
- Medicine
- Evaluation and Management (E/M)
- Anesthesia
- Cases (Medical Record Coding)
- CPC practice exam (100 questions, 4 hours)
- Mixed drill: all eighteen areas
- CPC practice test: exam facts and every area
Sources
- AAPC: Taking the CPC exam (format, time, passing score, approved books, questions per area)
- AAPC: CPC certification (what the credential covers, CEU requirement)
- AAPC: How much does the exam cost?
- AAPC: What is the Apprentice status?
- AAPC: Why is there an annual exam blackout period?
- AAPC Exam Agreement (annual January 1 update, exam rules)
- CMS: ICD-10-CM code files and Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
- CMS: HCPCS Level II quarterly code files
- CMS: National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits and policy manual
Original practice questions written to AAPC’s published CPC content areas; they are not AAPC exam or practice exam questions. CPT codes are cited by number only, and their descriptions are in the AMA’s CPT Professional Edition. Independent practice, not affiliated with or endorsed by AAPC or the American Medical Association. CPC is a registered trademark of AAPC. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.