Radiology Question for the Week of April 17, 2023
Please confirm if these percutaneous codes apply to the The WavelinQâ„¢ EndoAVF System indicated for the creation of an arteriovenous fistula (AVF)
Please confirm if these percutaneous codes apply to the The WavelinQâ„¢ EndoAVF System indicated for the creation of an arteriovenous fistula (AVF)
How many times can the contrast-enhanced ultrasound codes (76978 –76979) be reported at the same encounter?
Mechanical thrombectomy has a series of keys and nuances that coders must know for correct comprehension and accurate reimbursement. So, what is mechanical thrombectomy? This
If duplex exams of both an upper and a lower extremity are ordered and performed at the same encounter, would it be appropriate to report CPT code 93971 twice even though that code has an MUE of 1?
Can contrast-enhanced ultrasound codes (76978–76979) be reported in addition to grayscale ultrasound codes if performed in the same session?
If the procedure described in code 93975 (Duplex scan of arterial inflow and venous outflow of abdominal, pelvic, scrotal contents and/or retroperitoneal organs; complete study) is performed, does this also include all diagnostic and routine ultrasound (US) imaging of the organ or just the diagnostic/routine US imaging of the vessels in the organ?
Would code 76881 or 76882 be the correct code assignment if an ultrasound is performed to evaluate multiple joints for the presence of arthritis? Would it be appropriate to assign a code per joint evaluation?
Are there any NCCI instructions for radiopharmaceutical code A9512?
Dialysis circuit coding contains a multitude of codes, each with its own nuances and rationale. CPT® gives options for code choices that are built upon a hierarchy, from procedures performed within the dialysis circuit through access directly into the circuit.
What needs to be imaged and documented in order to report code 76641 for a complete breast ultrasound?
What do codes 36836 and 36837 describe and what is the difference between the codes?
When reporting lymphangiogram, can we code both an extremity and abdomen/pelvis RS&I?
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