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CPT® 70160, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Head and Neck

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 70160 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Head and Neck.

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The provider performs a plain X–ray exam of the nasal bones, three or more views, to diagnose a nasal fracture or septal deformity.

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CT/MRI Stryker Protocol
Aetna and other insurance company's Medical Directors are insisting we get 77021 for MRI and 77001 for CT authorized for Pre-op guidance planning. I have been advising our physician's that these code... [ Read More ]
Emergency Room Visit
First the facility E&M level does not have to match the physician's. Second The V71.4 would not be used if there were injuries noted such as a contusion, that is a code for conditions not found. Thi... [ Read More ]
Emergency Room Visit
Can the ER Physician code an ER visit as a 99283 with Dx code 920 and then the ER Facility code the visit as a 99284-25 and 70160 with no modifier? Can the physician and the facility bill different l... [ Read More ]
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