CPT^® 76010, Under Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Related Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 76010 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Related Procedures.

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The provider takes a single image of a child’s gastrointestinal tract from the patient’s nose to the rectum, to detect a foreign body.

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CPT Code 76010

What is the appropriate code for an adult for x-ray of nose to rectum? CPT code 76010 is for a child. Any help would be appropriated.... [ Read More ]

Coding 76010 for child that was 15 days away from turning 1 year old.

Q: Are there any qualifiers to the use of the CPT code 76010 (Radiologic examination from nose to rectum for foreign body, single view, child)? How do you define a child when coding for this procedure... [ Read More ]

Coding 76010 for child that was 15 days away from turning 1 year old.

76010 is not limited to children over age 1. It is limited by size - if the child won't fit on a single film - then they don't qualify, but whether they are 6 months or 6 years doesn't matter. Havi... [ Read More ]

Coding 76010 for child that was 15 days away from turning 1 year old.

What code do I use for PR X-RAY NOSE-RECTUM CHILD F.B. for a child that was 15 days short of 1st birthday? 76010 is for 1 year and up. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks :)... [ Read More ]

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