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Question:
We performed a kidney flow and function scan. Twenty minutes into the scan, Lasix was administered, and the imaging continued. Would we assign code 78708 or 78709?
Answer:
You would assign the following code, which is for one exam with pharmacological intervention.
| 78708 | Kidney imaging morphology; with vascular flow and function, single study, with pharmacological intervention (e.g., angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor and/or diuretic) |
Code 78709 is reported when two complete scans are performed, one with pharmacologic intervention and one without.
| 78709 | Kidney imaging morphology; with vascular flow and function, multiple studies, with and without pharmacological intervention (e.g., angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor and/or diuretic) |
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