ccahill
New
1. If an orthopedist orders bilateral MRI of the knees – is this considered two unique tests?CPT would have laterality of right and then left.
Or is this only one - based on the CPT?
2. Orthopedic provider performs a xray of the shoulder during the visit, then orders an xray of the same shoulder for follow up/future.
Does this count as two unique tests?
If we were to count the “future” order (for this 1st visit), does the provider then get credit again when the pt returns and the xray is taken at the next pt visit?
Or is this only one - based on the CPT?
2. Orthopedic provider performs a xray of the shoulder during the visit, then orders an xray of the same shoulder for follow up/future.
Does this count as two unique tests?
If we were to count the “future” order (for this 1st visit), does the provider then get credit again when the pt returns and the xray is taken at the next pt visit?