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Breathe Life Into Your V/Q Study Claims with These 4 Pointers

Published on Mon Jan 02, 2017

Look for documentation details when choosing between 78579, 78580 and 78582. How confident are you when it comes to reporting a ventilation/perfusion scan (or V/Q study)? These tests are vital to confirm a life threatening diagnosis of pulmonary embolism. Any delays or miscommunication about codes or coverage could result in service not being covered. Brush up on the Basics: A [...]
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