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  1. dgarri

    Wiki CT SCANOGRAM "HELP"

    We have a Provider who has a referring physician ordering CT Scanograms of various Extremity Joints (I.e. Hip, Knee, Shoulder, etc.). From a procedural standpoint it is performed on the CT, but they only run a high resolution Scout (AP View), with NO Axial images obtained. In essence, it’s...
  2. A

    Wiki Limited Vs. Complete Kidney Ultrasound

    Hello... I am reaching out for guidance and advise of the coding of a complete Vs. Limited Kidney US. Per the CPT book it states "if clinical history suggests urinary tract pathology, complete evaluation of the kidneys and urinary bladder also comprises a complete retro peritoneal ultrasound."...
  3. J

    Wiki 77001 in a global period

    Good afternoon. Can anyone help with an issue I'm having? Female patient(s) in a global period for a mastectomy and about a month later presents for placement of a chemo-port (36561) with fluoroscopy (77001) to verify placement. The appropriate modifier is being appended to the 36561 and the...
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