Radiology Coding Alert
Reader Question:
76080 is Specific for Radiologic Component
Published on Tue Jan 06, 2015
Question: How do we report radiological examination for a perianal sinus tract study?
Alaska Subscriber
Answer: For radiological examination of a perianal sinus tract study, you may submit code 76080 (Radiologic examination, abscess, fistula or sinus tract study, radiological supervision and interpretation).
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