Radiology Question for the Week of April 6, 2026
Bryan Nordley
April 6, 2026
Can code 34718 be reported for the placement of an IBE for non-rupture?
Can code 34718 be reported for the placement of an IBE for non-rupture?
When is it appropriate to use modifier 59 for repeat procedures, and what documentation is required to support its use?
Are there specific components that are not included in code 34718?
What are the X{EPSU} modifiers used in laboratory services?
Why were PLA codes 0285U and 0365U revised in 2026?
When should we report 34717 in 2026?
What PLA codes were deleted this past July?
What is the biggest change with the new lower extremity revascularization coding set in 2026?
How should coding be reported when an additional second or third-order vessel is selectively studied within the same vascular family?
Which codes cannot be reported in conjunction with 87494?
With budgets stretched to the brink for many hospitals and facilities, every coding dollar counts in 2026. Complexity cuts into coding accuracy, leaving countless opportunities
What code do we report for multiplex detection procedures for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae pathogens in a single test?
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