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Testing for Bell’s Palsy

Published on Tue Oct 17, 2023

Question: A patient reports complaining of sudden-onset paralysis on the left side of their face and a drooping left eyebrow. The physician decides to perform a left-sided electromyography (EMG) and a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain without contrast material. Final diagnosis is Bell’s palsy. How should I report this encounter? Kentucky Subscriber Answer: On the claim, report the [...]
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