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Radiology Coding Alert

Reimbursement:
Will Radiology Practices Face Another Year of Medicare Cuts?
Plus: Learn which codes receive refined RVUs. On Nov. 16, 2023, the Centers for Medicare... Read more
Coding Quiz:
Prepare for 2023 With This CPT® Radiology Coding Quiz
Do you remember the major coding changes? Annual coding changes are a fact of life for m... Read more
Practice Management:
Review These 4 Expert Tips to Confront Apathy and Burnout
Remember to offer the advice to your remote staff. Apathy or burnout are feelings that so... Read more
Coding Quiz Answers:
Find the Answers to Our 2024 CPT® Coding Quiz
How's your ultrasound coding memory? Did you remember the crucial radiology CPT® coding... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Choose Between Joint and Upper Extremity MRI Codes
Question: A patient presented to an outpatient radiology clinic for a magnetic resona... Read more
Reader Question:
Does IV Contrast Count for “With Contrast” Codes?
Question: I have a procedure note where the radiologist performed a computed tomograp... Read more
Reader Question:
Double-Check Descriptors to Avoid Claim Denials
Question: A patient visited an outpatient radiology practice for abdominal and chest... Read more
Reader Question:
Know the Rules for Reporting Aortic Root Abscess Dx
Question: Following an imaging scan, the physician listed the findings as aortic root... Read more
Case Study:
Know How Osteoporosis Factors Into Fracture Code Selection
Plus, remember that external cause codes are optional. As a radiology coder, you can expe... Read more
CPT® 101:
Learn How to Correct 3 Common LDCT Screening Coding Mistakes
Don't forget to assign counseling codes. Radiologists perform low-dose computed tomograph... Read more
Practice Management:
Do Your Due Diligence Before Billing Encounters Under Another Physician’s Credentials
Learn helpful tips to stay compliant. Imagine this scenario — your busy practice hired ... Read more
You Be The Coder:
Learn How to Report a Lisfranc Injury
Question: A 22-year-old patient presented to the emergency department (ED) with an in... Read more
Reader Question:
Remember What RSI Represents in a Medical Report
Question: I have a report where the radiologist performed “RSI” for a lymphangiog... Read more
Reader Question:
Face Your Facial Bone X-ray Coding Fears
Question: A patient came into our radiology practice after suffering injuries to the ... Read more
Reader Question:
Know How to Report a Discontinued Procedure
Question: A patient visited our outpatient radiology practice for a magnetic resonanc... Read more
2024 CPT® Updates:
Prepare for Cardiac IOUS and Image Guidance Code Changes in 2024
Plus: Find out if AI has a role in the new radiology codes. On Sept. 8, 2023, the AMA rel... Read more
Breast Imaging:
Bolster Your Breast MRI Coding Knowledge
Realize which codes to use for AB-MRI procedures. Radiologists perform breast magnetic re... Read more
Practice Management:
Prioritize Accessibility for Your Practice’s Deaf Patients
Check out 5 easy ways to accommodate your patients. Your healthcare practice is respons... Read more
Reader Questions:
Master MRA Coding With or Without Contrast
Question: I have a report that states the provider performed magnetic resonance angiograph... Read more
Reader Questions:
Know How to Report a Radiology Independent Contractor’s Services
Question: I'm new to emergency department (ED) coding, and I need your help with this pati... Read more
Reader Questions:
Tackle the Table of Neoplasms for a Desmoid Tumor Dx
Question: A patient presented to an outpatient radiology practice for a computed tomograph... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Nail This Knee Ultrasound Coding Case
Question: A patient presented to the emergency department (ED) with left knee pain. The ho... Read more
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule:
Find out if Radiology Practices Face CF Cuts Again in 2024
Learn about the AUC program's fate in the MPFS proposed rule. The Centers for Medicare &... Read more
ICD-10-CM 2024:
Learn How to Identify the New Foreign Body Codes
Just don't sequence the W44.- codes first. Among the more than 500 code changes to the 2... Read more
AI and Radiology:
Understand How Radiologists and AI Team Up to Detect Hidden Abnormalities
Category III codes could lead to future reimbursement. Physicians use imaging scans to sc... Read more
Reader Questions:
Recognize Required Documentation for Contrast Administration
Question: Does the provider need to document the contrast amount administered during ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Brace Yourself for This Wrist Fracture Coding Conundrum
Question: A patient presented to an outpatient radiology practice after suffering a f... Read more
Reader Questions:
Know How to Report an Atherectomy With Angiography
Question: I have experience as a medical coder, but I'm new to radiology coding and I... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Bill Bilateral Hand/Wrist X-rays Correctly
Question: I have a report where a radiologist dictated that they performed two-view X... Read more
ICD-10-CM 2024:
Use R92.3- Codes to Report Mammographic Density Findings
Master the codes before federal regulations change. As a radiology coder, you'll want to ... Read more
News You Can Use:
Learn How to Code GBCA Reactions and Pelvic Osteoporosis
Get ready for October 1 code changes. In addition to pumpkins, hot apple cider, and falli... Read more
CPT® 101:
Achieve Image Guidance Coding Clarity With These 3 FAQs
Know when guidance codes don't need to be reported. Image guidance allows providers to ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Don’t Use a Generic Dx Code for Preprocedural Scans
Question: One of our medical practices uses N18.6 as the diagnosis on the script for a pre... Read more
Reader Questions:
Locate the Correct Dislocation Diagnosis Code
Question: I'm very new to medical coding and just started my career with a medical coding ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Consider WHO’s Advice Before Deploying AI
Question: With the popularity of different artificial intelligence (AI) systems, are ther... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Understand Which Unilateral X-ray Code to Assign
Question: I have a report where the radiologist performed a four-view unilateral rib X-ray... Read more
ICD-10-CM:
Overcome 7th Character Fracture Coding Confusion
Hint: nonunion means non-healing. You see your share of fracture cases in your workflow. ... Read more
Documentation:
Know When View Types are Necessary for X-ray Code Selection
Do providers need to specify which views they captured? Find out. Radiologists capture ... Read more
AI and Radiology:
Explore CPT® Appendix S to Learn the AI Procedure Classifications
Find out if CAD is assistive, augmentative, or autonomous AI. No specialty has investigat... Read more
Reader Questions:
Remember to Report Combination Codes for Spinal X-rays
Question: One of the radiologists in our practice performed X-rays of the patient's t... Read more
Reader Questions:
Recognize the Required Elements for a Complete US
Question: I have a procedure note that lists the procedure as a complete right should... Read more
Reader Questions:
Analyze This Aftercare Chest X-ray Scenario
Question: I'm new to radiology coding, and I have a procedure note from a recent enco... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Specify the Malignancy to Receive Reimbursement
Question: A patient, who is currently receiving treatment for right breast cancer, vi... Read more
CPT® Coding:
Grasp PET and PET/CT Coding Specifics for Precise Reimbursement
PS – remember to append treatment stage modifiers to your CPT® codes. Physicians order... Read more
Practice Management:
Steer Clear of Undercoding, Avoid Auditor Scrutiny
Use these tips to keep your coding correct. While reforms are helping to improve the prio... Read more
Fracture Coding:
Clear Up Your Hand/Finger Fracture Coding Confusion
Learn when you can report 73120 and 73140 together. Locating the correct hand or finger... Read more
Reader Questions:
Get the Lowdown on Coding LDCT Scans
Question: Several Medicare patients have come in for low-dose computed tomography (LD... Read more
Reader Questions:
Find out the Central Portion Limits for C50.1-
Question: For ICD-10-CM code C50.1-, what constitutes the “central portion” of th... Read more
Reader Questions:
Pinpoint Pain Syndrome Codes
Question: I've had a few reports come across my workflow where the physician lists th... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Figure out the Trick to Transplant Follow-Up Coding
Question: A patient recently underwent a right kidney transplant. I have a report for... Read more
CPT® 101:
Unlock the Secrets of Lower Extremity MRI Coding
Remember that joints have their own MRI codes. Thanks to the multiple joints, muscles, te... Read more
Coding Quiz:
Test Your Professional and Technical Radiology Coding Skills
See if you can remember when to append 26 over TC. Radiology coders need to be aware of... Read more
Medicare Advantage:
Learn How Prior Authorization Reform Might Affect Your Practice
Do you know which joint interventions could soon need prior authorization? Healthcare p... Read more
Coding Quiz Answer:
Check Your Answers to Our TC/PC Radiology Coding Quiz
Do you remember when a component modifier is applied? Do you think you correctly identifi... Read more
Reader Questions:
Remember to Code Symptoms When X-rays are Normal
Question: I have a report for an emergency department (ED) encounter. A 7-year-old patient... Read more
Reader Questions:
Find the Correct Fetal MRI Examination Code
Question: We have a radiology report that indicates the provider performed a fetal MRI on ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Understand When You Can Report Bilateral Eye X-rays
Question: A patient was referred to our radiology practice following a worksite accident. ... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Pay Attention to Guidelines When Selecting 76805 or 76815
Question: I'm filling in for a radiology coder and have a fetal transabdominal ultrasound ... Read more
CPT® 101:
Avoid Going to Extremes When Coding Arm and Leg CTAs
Learn if contrast is required to report 73206 or 73706. Providers order computed tomograp... Read more
Case Study:
Identify Key Terms in This Renal Duplex Scan Imaging Report
Will you need to modify your renal scan code choices? Find out. Choosing the correct ra... Read more
Modifier Mania:
Find Answers to Your Laterality Modifier FAQs
When in doubt, prompt the payer for their preferences. The CPT® code set is packed with ... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Choose the Correct Code for a Prostate MRI
Question: I have a report that indicates a radiologist performed magnetic resonance i... Read more
Reader Questions:
Report an I&D With a Facial CT Scan
Question: After a CT maxillofacial scan without contrast, our radiologist performed a... Read more
Reader Questions:
Skip Two Unilateral Codes When a Bilateral Code Exists
Question: We had a report that indicated the provider performed X-rays of both of the... Read more
Reader Questions:
Examine This Explanation Between Excludes1 and Excludes2 Notes
Question: I'm new to medical coding, and the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines regarding ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Double-Check Descriptors to Avoid Duplicate Guidance Billing
Question: A physician in our outpatient clinic performed an US-guided core needle bio... Read more
Lung Scans:
Boost Your Pulmonary V/Q Imaging Coding With These 5 Tips
Radiopharmaceutical billing depends on site of service. Providers order pulmonary ventila... Read more
No Surprises Act:
Will a 600% IDR Fee Increase Deter Radiologists From the Process?
Find out if batching requirements are too strict. On Dec. 23, 2022, the Centers for Medi... Read more
Ultrasounds:
Identify OBUS Codes by Analyzing Anatomical Requirements
Hint: Don't report 76811 before 76805 takes place. The patient's trimester, condition, a... Read more
Reader Questions:
Learn the Correct Code Choice for a Single-View Infant X-ray
Question: A radiologist in our practice captured a single-view X-ray of an infant's c... Read more
Reader Questions:
Remember Code First Guidelines for CHF and Heart Disease Diagnoses
Question: Following a computed tomography (CT) scan of a patient's heart, the provide... Read more
Reader Questions:
Dive Into Descriptors to Know When Imaging Guidance is Included
Question: I'm new to coding and I have a report that indicates the provider performed... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Locate the Correct Modifier for Multiple 73120 Exams
Question: A patient presented to the emergency department following a fall at home. T... Read more
Coding 101:
Learn How Many Codes You Need to Report a Chest/Abdominal X-ray Case
Understand the differences between 74019 and 74022. Occasionally, you'll receive a codin... Read more
Mythbusters:
Unravel These 3 Image Guidance Coding Myths
Does location factor into the number of TPI guidance codes? Knowing when to assign an im... Read more
Audits:
Proactively Perform Audits to Correct Documentation Errors
A provider can show a service's medical necessity with intent. Performing an audit can ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Know When to Assign a Stress Imaging Code with Cardiac MRI
Question: Recently, I was assigned to code a radiology report that involved a cardiac... Read more
Reader Questions:
Give Your Nursemaid’s Elbow Coding Some TLC
Question: A 4-year-old patient was referred to our radiology practice for X-rays foll... Read more
Reader Questions:
Find the Correct Code for a Pre-MRI Metal Clearance Screening
Question: A patient came into our practice for a metal clearance screening before the... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Can You Total the Views of Multiple X-ray Procedures? Find out
Question: I have a report that lists the radiologist captured PA and AP chest X-rays ... Read more
Reimbursement:
Did Medicare Adjust the CY 2023 Conversion Factor for the Better?
Read what radiology subspecialties have to say about the CF. On Nov. 18, 2022, the Cente... Read more
Coding Quiz:
Prepare for 2023 With This CPT® Radiology Coding Quiz
Do you recall the additions and revisions to the CPT® code set? Staying up to date with ... Read more
Billing:
Fight Claim Denials With 5 Expert Tips
Do your homework to defend your reimbursement reasoning. You can significantly increase y... Read more
Coding Quiz Answers:
Check Your Answers to Our Coding Quiz
How much do you know about the 2023 CPT® coding changes? Do you think you nailed every ... Read more
Reader Question:
Get to Know the Axial and Appendicular Skeletons
Question: A radiologist in our practice performed a DXA scan on a patient's spine. I'... Read more
Reader Question:
Know Your N63.- Code Options for Overlapping Breast Quadrants
Question: A patient came in for a scheduled diagnostic mammography after she felt a l... Read more
Reader Question:
Read the Descriptor’s Fine Print to Avoid a Denial
Question: I'm a new coder, and my first claim was denied. I had a report that indica... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Identify the ICD-10-CM Code for Hepatomegaly
Question: I have a report stating a patient was evaluated for hepatomegaly via ultrasound.... Read more
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