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    Wiki Technical service and professional service of an eye scan not done on same day

    If an eye scan is performed in the office on a Thursday, but the physician does not do the interpretation until Friday (same practice, same office), can it still be billed globally and if so with which date, or does the service need to be split into the component parts and filed with the tewo...
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    Wiki Hydration prior to CT scan??????

    I am wondering if I can code/charge (CPT) for IV hydration prior to a CT scan (with or without contrast) and, if so, whether this is allowed only with specific diagnoses? We are having a hard time finding an exact rule in this regard. I should specify that I am asking with regard to FACILITY...
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    Wiki More "A" "D" questions regarding MRI studies

    I need some other opinions on utilizing the 7th character if the patient comes to our facility for an MRI SCAN of a body part do to a previous fracture. Patient was initially seen in the ER and had a CT Scan. Now they need an MRI SCAN. What is the appropriate coding from my standpoint. All...
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    Wiki 77080 documentation

    When a provider has the Dexa Scan done in their office and they bill without a TC or 26 modifier are they required to have the scan AND interpretation report or is the scan enough documentation?
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