Radiology Question for the Week of April 1, 2024
A computed tomography (CT) study of the temporal bones in the axial plane is followed by a CT study of the temporal bones in the coronal plane. Which code or codes should be reported?
A computed tomography (CT) study of the temporal bones in the axial plane is followed by a CT study of the temporal bones in the coronal plane. Which code or codes should be reported?
The patient presents with sternoclavicular (SC) joint pain, and a CT of the thorax (chest) with contrast is ordered. The radiology report describes the SC joint in its entirety, but no other surrounding structures. Should I code this to 71260 or 71260-52, as only the SC joint was studied?
Do we report Category III codes 0501T-0504T for the augmentative software analysis of a coronary CTA dataset?
For 2024, what codes are utilized when a medically necessary pulmonary artery angiogram is conducted preceding pulmonary artery stenting, without being combined with a diagnostic heart catheterization service? Describe the appropriate coding sequence, including the relevant catheter placement codes and the distinction between initial artery treatment and additional artery treatment.
Should we report new 2024 code 0815T when 3-D imaging is rendered?
We are imaging for sarcoidosis, can you please tell us which CPT® codes to report?
How do we code and bill for adenosine when we do not use the entire vial on a Medicare patient? Also, does this policy apply to radiopharmaceuticals or for all single-use administered drugs and diagnostic or therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals?
What is the purpose of the HOPPS add-on payment adjustment for non-highly enriched uranium (non-HEU) sources, and when did this policy first take effect? What is the status for 2024?
For 2024, what are the latest practice parameters in regard to image quality in mammography?
How do we report multiple percutaneous image-guided breast biopsies in 2024?
As a follow up to last week’s question, do you have any reporting tips for new 2024 code 0815T?
Is there a new 2024 code that reports the evaluation of BMD status and assesses fracture risk by analyzing unfiltered ultrasound signals?
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