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Know X-Ray With Arthrography Codes

Published on Mon Nov 06, 2023

Question: Encounter notes indicate that the surgeon performed a 41-minute office evaluation and management (E/M) service for a new patient with left knee pain. The orthopedist orders “x-ray, knee, arthrography w/supervision/interp.” Final diagnosis was staphylococcal arthritis of the right knee. How should I code this encounter, and what is an arthrography? AAPC Forum Subscriber Answer: On the claim, you should report: 73580 [...]
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