Radiology Coding Alert

Learn How to Earn For X-Rays in Global Period of Procedures

Document the medical necessity and append Modifier 76 when possible. You may be losing out on payment if you are not billing for post-procedure x-rays. X-ray examinations, though part of follow-up, aren’t covered in procedure packages. Here is how you can beat a common myth for x-rays done in global periods. Myth:  X-rays that you shoot or interpret during the [...]
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