We are beginning to perform abbreviated breast screening magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans without and with/without contrast. They have fewer sequences and take about half the amount of time of a regular breast MRI. If done without contrast followed by contrast administration and
imaging, would we report CPT code 77049-52 or an unlisted CPT code?
We performed a sentinel node localization on a patient. We injected the radiopharmaceutical, did a lymphangiogram, then sent the patient to surgery. We coded 78195 and 38792 but are getting denied. Do you know what the problem is?
We performed a lumbar three-phase bone scan with SPECT. I’m being told to code 78315 and 78803. Is this correct? I think I should just code 78315.
In a small saga that has played out over the course of the year, transmittal 10838 released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Are codes 82542 and 83789 qualitative or quantitative?
Vascular embolization can prove challenging for many coders. Knowing the fundamentals of vascular embolization is important for successful CPT® coding. By gaining better comprehension of
Is it appropriate to separately report a specimen radiograph performed after a breast localization procedure?
We occasionally go to the OR to use ultrasound to assist with D&C, fetal position, lumpectomy, and other procedures. Do we use US intraoperative code 76998?
How is MRE different than USE?
Several changes and revisions are expected for radiology coding and guidelines come 2022. In an online posting titled “CPT 2022 Anticipated Code Changes,” the American
If we perform a bone density on the hips and forearm can we bill both 77080 and 77081 together?
Vascular embolization can prove challenging for many coders. Knowing the fundamentals of vascular embolization is important for successful CPT® coding. By gaining better comprehension of
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