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Hi all, any suggestion will be appreciated.
I have this case where a new pt came in for the pain within the arm. Doctor performed the Hx, PE and MDM and also has the following note:
"X-Rays of right elbow (73080), forearm (73090), wrist (73110),
hand (73130) are negative, PA, lateral and oblique, for any bony abnormalities".
My question is, if I code this case scenario as 99201-99214 (E/M based on what was documented) with 73080, 73090, 73110, 73130, what kind of modifier I need? Or do I even need one? I assume (I did confirm this with the doctor's office) that the dr did the x-ray in his office and read the results.
Thanks anyone who will answer to my question.
I have this case where a new pt came in for the pain within the arm. Doctor performed the Hx, PE and MDM and also has the following note:
"X-Rays of right elbow (73080), forearm (73090), wrist (73110),
hand (73130) are negative, PA, lateral and oblique, for any bony abnormalities".
My question is, if I code this case scenario as 99201-99214 (E/M based on what was documented) with 73080, 73090, 73110, 73130, what kind of modifier I need? Or do I even need one? I assume (I did confirm this with the doctor's office) that the dr did the x-ray in his office and read the results.
Thanks anyone who will answer to my question.
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