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Double-Check Descriptors to Avoid Claim Denials

Published on Tue Nov 28, 2023

Question: A patient visited an outpatient radiology practice for abdominal and chest X-rays. The radiologist captured a complete abdominal series with supine and decubitus views and an anteroposterior (AP) chest view. We assigned 74019 and 71045 to report the X-ray procedures, but the claim was denied. How can we correct the claim? Georgia Subscriber Answer: You can correct the claim by making [...]
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