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Bone Scans:

Break Down Bone Scan Coding By Type, Diagnosis, and Time Frame

Published on Tue Feb 04, 2014

Four types of bone density scans mean numerous CPT® options. If you’re confused about which bone scan code to report, you’re not alone. To strengthen your claims for bone scans, you need to pay attention to the type of test your radiologist used. Also make note of the diagnosis and look for an acceptable time frame. Here is what experts [...]
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