Radiology Question for the Week of April 3, 2023
If duplex exams of both an upper and a lower extremity are ordered and performed at the same encounter, would it be appropriate to report CPT code 93971 twice even though that code has an MUE of 1?
If duplex exams of both an upper and a lower extremity are ordered and performed at the same encounter, would it be appropriate to report CPT code 93971 twice even though that code has an MUE of 1?
Can contrast-enhanced ultrasound codes (76978–76979) be reported in addition to grayscale ultrasound codes if performed in the same session?
If the procedure described in code 93975 (Duplex scan of arterial inflow and venous outflow of abdominal, pelvic, scrotal contents and/or retroperitoneal organs; complete study) is performed, does this also include all diagnostic and routine ultrasound (US) imaging of the organ or just the diagnostic/routine US imaging of the vessels in the organ?
Would code 76881 or 76882 be the correct code assignment if an ultrasound is performed to evaluate multiple joints for the presence of arthritis? Would it be appropriate to assign a code per joint evaluation?
Are there any NCCI instructions for radiopharmaceutical code A9512?
What needs to be imaged and documented in order to report code 76641 for a complete breast ultrasound?
What do codes 36836 and 36837 describe and what is the difference between the codes?
When reporting lymphangiogram, can we code both an extremity and abdomen/pelvis RS&I?
When reporting a lymphangiogram, what code is billed for direct access and injection into the thoracic duct for thoracic ductogram?
How do you determine the appropriate code to report an MRI of the foot? Should it be reported as an MRI of the lower extremity joint or as an MRI of the lower extremity non-joint?
Are there any 2023 NCCI changes for radiation oncology?
What does new 2023 code 0724T detail?
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