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Wiki Abd/Pelvic CT Scan Question

wverret

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I am an auditor for Oregon's Medicaid Program. Doing a chart review. Physician order reads Renal CT. Provider billed 74170 & 72194. Are these the correct codes based on the physician's orders? If not, what is the correct code?
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Willie
 
Renal CT

Yes, I am the billing manager for a Radiology Group in VA. They do the abdominal and the pelvic CT for 2 reasons here. 1 could be the placement of the kidneys...to get a full view of top and bottom. 2 to double check the ureters for further issues, especially if the referral reason was for blood in the urine.
 
Willie I also agree unless a pre-cert does not include both then the order would probably be for the the abdomen since it would see most of the renal area.
 
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