Laboratory Question for the Week of January 31, 2022
MedLearn Publishing
January 30, 2022
Can you provide details about when to report new codes 81523 and 81560?
Can you provide details about when to report new codes 81523 and 81560?
Was code 50395 deleted? If so, are there new codes that replaced 50395 for 2022?
What is the APC for new codes 94625 and 94626?
We are confused about the new 2022 codes for congenital cardiac catheterization. Which code is used for studies such as an indicator dilution study like thermodilution when it comes to catheterization for congenital heart defects? What about codes for reporting contrast injections?
What code would be assigned for inserting a new lead into an existing pacemaker? The old right ventricular (RV) lead was capped, and a new RV lead was inserted.
Can you provide the correct code for a nuclear medicine scan of the salivary gland? The patient was reported with a right parotid lesion. Images were taken from the head to neck using Tc 99m, and 17 minutes after the injection two ounces of lemon juice were given. Would 78800 be the appropriate code to assign?
With calcium scoring code 75571, 3D post-processing CPT code 76377 can be coded at the same session with a modifier. My radiologists always do the reformation of images for these studies on a separate workstation. With proper documentation, can I assign CPT code 76377 on those studied?
Can you tell me how new 2022 codes 98975 and 98976 are used?
Would you clarify the use of modifier KX for the fourth PET scan for subsequent treatment strategy? Are hospitals required to use this modifier, or is it just for physicians?
Can you explain what new code 93319 is used for?
When my doctor performs a diagnostic angiogram or interventional procedure such as embolization, what does he need to document?
For 2022, what is the APC for 94016?
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