Radiology Coding Alert

Separate paragraphs are ideal for red flag items such as 93976Deciding when you may report Doppler with ultrasound has been the talk around radiology-practice water coolers lately. Fortunately, our experts are here to clear up the confusion with a look at the available guidelines and how to apply them to your claims.Last month, "Don't Let Poor Paperwork Steal $514 From Your Doppler Claims" covered the ordering guidelines for Doppler and ultrasound. This month, you'll discover the guidelines for adequate documentation, using the same real-life report as last month to reveal what you should and shouldn't do. (Note: Turn to page 83 to review the sample report.)Does the Report Support Submitting TA?The sample report indicates both transvaginal (TV) and transabdominal (TA) ultrasound (US), says Raymond E. Bertino, MD, FACR, FSRU, vascular and general ultrasound director for OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, radiology and surgery clinical professor at University of Illinois College [...]