Wiki Chest xray 71020

[az2tn@yahoo.com]

What ICD 10 code would you use for an x-ray to rule out pneumonia? No signs or symptoms mentioned and pneumonia was ruled out. Z13.89?

 

[jghaddock]

Noridian

Although it's not our MAC, Noridian's Chest X-Ray Policy LCD has this code listed:

Z03.89 Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out


https://med.noridianmedicare.com/documents/10529/5321623/Local+Coverage+Determination+for+Chest+X-Ray+Policy+%28L34097%29

Keep in mind that I've never had to bill for this

 

[az2tn@yahoo.com]

Although it's not our MAC, Noridian's Chest X-Ray Policy LCD has this code listed:

Z03.89 Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out


https://med.noridianmedicare.com/documents/10529/5321623/Local+Coverage+Determination+for+Chest+X-Ray+Policy+%28L34097%29

Keep in mind that I've never had to bill for this

That helps. Thank you so much!