Cardiology Question for the Week of November 25, 2024

Question:

In what scenarios should code C8924 be reported, and what specific evaluations are typically performed during a 2D limited contrast study of the heart?

Answer:

Report code C8924 when a 2D limited contrast study of a specific portion of the heart is performed or when, after a short interval of time, a follow-up study is performed. Common evaluations include the size of pericardial effusion or mural thrombus.

TAGS: Cardiology, Coding, Compliance

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