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Question: I have a radiology report that indicates a CT scan was performed of the patient’s lumbar spine (L1-L3) with IV contrast at a hospital outpatient radiology department. The radiologist performed the image interpretation. How do I report the services performed by the radiologist, who is not employed by the hospital? Massachusetts Subscriber Answer: You’ll start by finding the correct CPT® code [...]
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