Exam CPC Topic 11 Question 130 Discussion

Actual exam question for AAPC's CPC exam
Question #: 130
Topic #: 11
A 64-year-old with congestive heart failure (CHF) has pericardial effusion. The provider inserts a needle under ultrasound guidance, aspirating the fluid from the pericardial sac.
What CPT coding is reported?

Suggested Answer: B Vote an answer

33016 = Pericardiocentesis, including imaging guidance (e.g., ultrasound) when performed.Because the code already includes imaging guidance, you do not separately report 76942.So the correct coding is 33016 only → B.

by Belle at May 07, 2026, 02:24 AM

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