An exam is ordered for CT study of the sacroiliac (SI) joints, with and without contrast, with an indication of SI joint pain. SI joints are studied, and findings documented for both joints. Should this be coded with 76380, as we are only studying a limited portion of the pelvis?
If we are billing only with the TC modifier for 77014 and the 76498 what are the documentation requirements?
When we perform a nuclear medicine thyroid scan and uptake using I 123 capsules are we allowed to charge the patient for the standard capsules?
Can extremity angiography codes 75710 and 75716 be assigned for selective and non-selective imaging?
I just have a quick question on which charge is sent for a pediatric transthoracic echocardiogram complete. This would be on a newborn of 21 days. Some articles say the first echo is 93306, then if dx with a congenital anomaly, then follow-ups are 93303. What is your guidance?
Is the preparation and documentation time included within code 95816?
Can we use 0031T for myocardial infarct avid imaging?
Can codes 93563 and 93564 be reported with code 33418?
Today we are implanting a BiVentricular Pacemaker (PPM). We attempted a Coronary Sinus (CS) lead, however, it would not work, and they had to use a different CS lead. Is the patient charged for both leads?
When the technique of a nuclear medicine exam states that a whole-body exam was performed, must the doctor document each area of the body, or may the doctor dictate any issues found and then state “remainder of whole-body scan was unremarkable”?
Does code 78072 include CT for both attenuation correction and anatomic localization? Can we charge separately for diagnostic CT imaging?
What are the anticipated changes to percutaneous core needle lung biopsy?
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