Radiology Coding Alert
Corrections:
• "Tackle 78007 Units for Multiple Days" in Radiology Coding Alert, Vol. 11, No. 6, should have included the following bolded words in the question portion: "Patient presents to our office at 9 a.m. for a dose of I-123. Patient returns four hours later for an uptake and imaging. Patient returns 24 hours later (9 a.m., day 2) for the uptake." • Step 3 of "Simplify CVA Coding With This 4- Step Approach" in Radiology Coding Alert, Vol. 11, No. 11, should read as follows (change noted in bold): "To be a central insertion, the access site (where the catheter enters the vascular system) must be in a vessel close to the central circulatory system, including the jugular, subclavian, or femoral vein, or the inferior vena cava."
Radiology Coding Alert
- Part 1:
Clinch Endovascular AAA Repair Code by Asking 5 Key Questions
These diagrams help you distinguish 34800-34805 services at a glance. If you can recognize the [...] - Apply Straight-From-CPT Guidance for Clean US Claims
Master mediastinum requirement for this chest ultrasound code. The phrase "includes mediastinum" in 76604's descriptor [...] - Take 'Bilateral' at Face Value for 64470 or Face CMS Scrutiny
OIG and Medicare both want you to get your modifier 50 ducks in a row. [...] - Red Flag:
G0389 May Be a Potential RAC Target
Once-in-a-lifetime services are officially on 2 'approved issues' lists. If you've been sweating it out, [...] - You Be the Coder:
Decide Delayed Imaging's Affect on MRI Codes
Question: How should I report an MRI of the pelvis and abdomen, with and without [...] - Reader Questions:
Check CCI Edits for 70110/70100 Bundle
Question: Which codes should I report when a surgeon orders (and we perform) a three-view [...] - Reader Questions:
Post Pain Diagnosis in This Case
Question: When the radiologist can't confirm a wrist fracture in a patient with wrist pain, [...] - Reader Questions:
Benefit From 75960's 'Each Vessel' Rule
Question: If I report 37205 and +37206, may I report 75960-26 twice? New York Subscriber [...] - Reader Questions:
Stick to 79403 for Zevalin Therapy
Question: When I looked up Zevalin, I found out it's a monoclonal antibody. Does that [...] - Reader Questions:
Dig Into IVC Doppler Report
Question: I have documentation of limited abdominal vascular imaging (arterial and venous) for thrombus. The [...] - Corrections:
• "Tackle 78007 Units for Multiple Days" in Radiology Coding Alert, Vol. 11, No. 6, [...]
