Radiology Coding Alert
Apply These HCPCS Changes Jan. 1
Rubidium coding gets a facelift Rubidium code effective Jan. 1, 2006 Note: The full list of HCPCS Codes is at www.cms.hhs.gov/providers/pufdownload/anhcpcdl.asp. Be sure to check each code's effective date and termination date.
CPT Codes 2006 brought a wave of change for radiology codes in 2006. We've pulled out a few of the most important changes--the ones you can't afford to miss.
FDG code effective Jan. 1, 2006
• A9552--Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries
FDG code terminated Dec. 31, 2005
• C1775--Supply of radiopharmaceutical diagnostic imaging agent, fluorodeoxyglucose f18
• A9555--Rubidium Rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries
Rubidium code terminated Dec. 31, 2005
• Q3000--Supply of radiopharmaceutical diagnostic imaging agent, rubidium Rb-82, per dose.
Radiology Coding Alert
- 2006 HCPCS Update:
Rev Up Your Radiopharmaceutical Coding With Expert Coding Tips
Prepare for a change in the units box when reporting these codes
Good news if you've [...] - Avoid Denials:
Apply These HCPCS Changes Jan. 1
Rubidium coding gets a facelift
CPT Codes 2006 brought a wave of change for [...] - Keep Your Eyes Open for New Moderate Sedation Codes
Medicare reimbursement may still be just a dream
If your patients commonly [...] - You Be the Coder:
Assess Your Aneurysm Repair Imaging Skills
Question: How should I code the following procedure for a 2006 service?
The radiologist interprets imaging [...] - Stay Alert for Moderate Sedation Keywords
These 3 hints keep you aware of moderate sedation use
Don't write off coding "moderate sedation" [...] - Say Sayonara to Codes for Second Opinions
Consults go through a major shake-up in 2006
Put the checking of [...] - READER QUESTIONS:
Report 76817 Once for 2 Babies - READER QUESTIONS:
Code View, Not Films
Question: How should we code the different components when a physician orders bilateral wrist x-rays, two [...] - READER QUESTIONS:
Verify Vertebral Fracture Assessment Order
Question: What are the documentation, diagnosis, and bundling guidelines for 76077? May I report it [...] - Knock Out 'Intra-Service' Time Confusion for MS Codes
Losing track of time could be a compliance risk
Brush up on [...] - READER QUESTIONS:
Assign 10022, 76360 for This Aspiration
Question: Which CPT Codes should I use for the following report?
[...] - Coding For Success:
Maximizing E/M Revenue
Presented by Jim Collins, CPC, CHCC
The following supplement to Radiology Coding [...]
