Radiology Coding Alert
Reader Question:
70390 Covers Salivary Anatomy Scan
Published on Wed Jan 02, 2013
Question: I need to code an interpretation of a salivary gland X-ray, but it isn’t for a stone. Can I still use 70380?
Virginia Subscriber
Answer: The appropriate code is 70390 (Sialography, radiological supervision and interpretation). Sialography is an X-ray of the salivary ducts and related gland structures.
Remember to append modifier 26 (Professional component) if you’re reporting only the physician’s interpretation and report.
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