Jim Pawloski
True Blue
Does anyone know if insurances are paying for contrast usage, especially in an outpatient setting?
Thanks,
Jim Pawloski, CIRCC
Thanks,
Jim Pawloski, CIRCC
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Wiki Insurances paying for contrast usage especially in an outpatient setting
- Thread starter Jim Pawloski
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TThivierge
True Blue
Hi Jim
Yes it pays as long as report states contrast used add HCPCS code A9552. Also add the modifier PI(initial ) or PS( subsequent) to radiology CPT related if patient had a first time MRI body part or if subsequent MRI to compare. Add date on radiology report if pt. had same x ray any previous date or if first time. Also add referring physician who request MRI xray.
I hope this data helps you
Lady T
Yes it pays as long as report states contrast used add HCPCS code A9552. Also add the modifier PI(initial ) or PS( subsequent) to radiology CPT related if patient had a first time MRI body part or if subsequent MRI to compare. Add date on radiology report if pt. had same x ray any previous date or if first time. Also add referring physician who request MRI xray.
I hope this data helps you
Lady T
Jim Pawloski
True Blue
Thanks for your input.
Jim
Jim