Radiology Question for the Week of August 1, 2022
Do you know how the proposed 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) rule conversion factor impacts radiology-related reimbursement?
Do you know how the proposed 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) rule conversion factor impacts radiology-related reimbursement?
If we performed a complete obstetric ultrasound examination (code 76805) but were unable to see a handful of structures and had the patient come back to re-evaluate the fetal anatomy not seen well in the previous study, is the follow-up study reported as a limited evaluation (code 76815) or a reevaluation (code 76816) study?
How much needs to be imaged and described in the report in order to report extremity angiography codes?
We received an order from a referring physician that requested an ultrasound (US) thyroid for nodule assessment and a US soft tissue for a submental mass palpable on the exam. The facility coder believes that the facility should get two charges. The interpretation covers both areas in one report. It is my understanding that head and neck (CPT® 76536) would cover both of these assessments. Am I correct? The evaluation is performed for two separate reasons, but the imaging is of the neck.
Can we report 77067-52-LT and 77065-RT together for a screening mammogram on the left breast and a diagnostic mammogram on the right breast? The patient feels a lump in her right breast, but it’s time for her annual screening mammogram so her doctor wants to complete a screening on the left side.
What CPT® codes should be charged when performing a lymphoscintigraphy for pre-operative sentinel node localization? Is there an injection code? Should 38792 be charged?
When coding and reporting for services that would fall under 78012 can we unbundle the uptake and imaging procedure into separate component codes?
If we perform a bone density on the hips and forearm can we bill both CPT codes 77080 and 77081 together?
Can imaging guidance for central venous access catheter or device placement be separately reported?
Are there any more changes to E/M coming in 2023?
Can you tell me more about the early release Category III codes that may impact radiology?
What decision was made in regard to the final coverage for monoclonal antibodies and amyloid PET?
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