You Be the Coder:
Modify Your CT Scan Reporting
Published on Wed Sep 21, 2022
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 [...]