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04-19-2010, 05:26 PM
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Need Help on 76140
Hi To All,
Does anyone knows any replacement code for 76140 in billing for Medicare, 76140 --Consultation on x-ray examination made elsewhere, written report to Medicare. MC is not considering this as a valid CPT any longer since it is a "consultation" what code could we use then??  I do appreciate all the help the you can give. Thanks!! 
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04-20-2010, 11:53 AM
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I'm not sure if MC = Medicare, but Medicare has not paid for this code in the past.
Medicare does not pay for an overread on an x-ray as it is not considered medically necessary. This would be included in the E/M service if applicable.
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