Advanced Search

Radiology Coding Alert

You Be the Coder:

Coding Pre-MRI Metal Checks

Published on Thu May 18, 2017

Question: A physician performs a pre-MRI eye screening. The indication states nothing more than “pre-MRI metal check”. Is this sufficient documentation to apply a diagnosis and procedure code? If so, what codes will I use in this circumstance? Pennsylvania Subscriber Answer: For patients with a documented history of metal exposure, a pre-MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) screening is a routinely performed exam to [...]
You’ve reached your limit of free articles. Already a subscriber? Log in.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe today to continue reading this article. Plus, you’ll get:
  • Simple explanations of current healthcare regulations and payer programs
  • Real-world reporting scenarios solved by our expert coders
  • Industry news, such as MAC and RAC activities, the OIG Work Plan, and CERT reports
  • Instant access to every article ever published in your eNewsletter
  • 6 annual AAPC-approved CEUs*
  • The latest updates for CPT®, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, NCCI edits, modifiers, compliance, technology, practice management, and more
*CEUs available with select eNewsletters.

Other Articles in this issue of

Radiology Coding Alert

View All