Radiology Coding Alert
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Abdominal X-Ray Documentation Needs View Type
Published on Sun Aug 10, 2008
Question: Illinois Subscriber Answer: • 74010 -- Radiologic examination, abdomen; anteroposterior and additional oblique and cone views • 74020 -- ... complete, including decubitus and/or erect views • 74022 -- ... complete acute abdomen series, including supine, erect and/or decubitus views, single view chest. Bottom line:
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