Radiology Question for the Week of November 11, 2019
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To report code 76881, what must be examined?
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Radiology Question for the Week of November 4, 2019
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What are the revisions for SPECT starting in 2020?
Radiology Question for the Week of October 28, 2019
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How are myocardial PET codes being revised for 2020?
Radiology Question for the Week of October 21, 2019
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What are the proposed changes to MQSA?
Radiology Question for the Week of October 14, 2019
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Is a consent form by the patient required for breast cyst aspiration or core biopsy?
Radiology Question for the Week of October 7, 2019
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We are performing liver elastography exams. The ultrasound coordinator states that the appropriate CPT code for what we are performing is 76981. However, the radiologist states that we are performing shear wave measurements and that the code should be 91200. What is the difference?
Radiology Question for the Week of September 30, 2019
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Whole body planar and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging with labeled white blood cells were obtained for a clinical indication of “abdominal aortic graft in place, evaluate for possible infection.” What CPT code would be assigned?
Radiology Question for the Week of September 23, 2019
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How do I code if both FNA biopsy and core biopsy are performed at the same session on the same lesion using the same type of imaging guidance?
Radiology Question for the Week of September 16, 2019
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Both planar and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) bone scan images of the lumbar spine were obtained. Would you report both 78300 and 78320?
Radiology Question for the Week of September 9, 2019
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A patient had a liver ultrasound three months ago and now we have an order for another RUQ ultrasound. Will Medicare pay for another abdominal ultrasound this soon?