AMA Clinical Examples in Radiology - 2013 Issue 3 (Summer)
Radiology Test Case
Radiology Test Case The radiology test case is provided for coding professionals to test their knowledge. Please take some time to review and code the case. Once you are confident with your answer, turn to page 10 for the correct answer and discussion. Kidney and Bladder Ultrasound Clinical History Right kidney lesion on recent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Procedure Kidney and bladder ultrasound. Technique Ultrasound examination was performed on the kidneys and bladder. Findings Right kidney: There is some increased parenchymal echogenicity. In the lower pole there is a 1.4 × 1.6 × 1.3 cm...
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Article Overview
This article presents a radiology test case for coding professionals focused on a kidney and bladder ultrasound study. It is intended as a practice case with clinical imaging findings and a later answer/discussion section, making it useful for readers reviewing radiology documentation, study interpretation, and related coding relevance. The content is aimed at coders and other professionals working with radiology reports and follow-up imaging scenarios.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps coding professionals evaluate how a renal and bladder ultrasound report is documented and how the case is framed for review and discussion. The article is relevant for understanding radiology report structure and the type of information commonly encountered in practice cases.
Article Sections
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Kidney and Bladder Ultrasound
Introduces the imaging study and the clinical context for the case. The section includes the reported technique, findings, and impression from the ultrasound examination.
What You Will Learn
- How a kidney and bladder ultrasound case is presented in a radiology coding practice format.
- What types of clinical history, imaging technique, and impression information appear in a renal ultrasound report.
- How follow-up discussion is introduced in a test-case style radiology article.
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Who Should Read This
- Coding professionals
- Radiology coders
- Clinical documentation reviewers
- Medical coding students
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