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Choosing Between Routine Screening and Diagnostic Test Result

Published on Fri Feb 08, 2013

Question: A patient came in for a bone density scan, which was positive for osteopenia. I was taught to code based on the test results, but the physician thinks it should be reported as a routine screening exam (which would be paid at 100 percent). Should we code it as a routine/preventive test, or according to the diagnosis? Rhode Island Subscriber  [...]
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