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?
For microbiology services, is interpretation and report for 87XXX codes separately billable?
Can physical therapists bill PT codes separately if they conduct assessments and individual treatment services as part of a PR program?
Our interventional cardiologist deployed a drug-eluting stent in the LAD and performed PTCA of the RCA, any advice for coding?
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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.
What are the differences between codes 75625 and 75630 for an abdominal aortogram?
Do you have any tips for reporting therapeutic ultrafiltration? What code would we use?
How do we determine when 88740 and 88741 should be billed separately or bundled? Do you have any advice?
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 code would I report if the physician has ordered only a CBC with no mention of a differential?
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