Wiki Should an xray be billed separate under the radiologist if done at the time of an e/m visit?

[gcmc11528]

We have been billing xrays under the provider that seen the patient when done at the time of the e/m visit. We do own the equipment. It was brought up that we should maybe bill the xrays separate under the reading radiologist instead of the provider name w/ the office visit. Who should we be billing the xrays under?

 

[sls314]

We have been billing xrays under the provider that seen the patient when done at the time of the e/m visit. We do own the equipment. It was brought up that we should maybe bill the xrays separate under the reading radiologist instead of the provider name w/ the office visit. Who should we be billing the xrays under?

Is the radiologist reading the x-ray and writing the radiology report documenting the findings?

Remember that there are 2 components that can be billed for radiology. The professional component for the reading of the x-ray, and the technical component for the use of the machine. If the same provider owns the equipment and does the reading, they can bill the global service.

 

[sathiya]

If the providers have their own equipment and radiologists work under physicians as clinical staff, the X-ray services can be billed globally under physicians.

 

[sls314]

Yes, that is correct. I wasn't sure what the arrangement with the radiologist was, whether they were part of your practice or an outside radiologist who did the readings for you. Sorry for any confusion!

 

[gcmc11528]

Thank you both for your help!