Wiki Comparison xray views

[RebeccaMoney]

What ICD10 would be used for a comparison view? Pt has left wrist pain and the doctor is xraying both wrists. She wants to check the variance of the right wrist. Thank you,

 

[abrodskycpc]

We use Z01.89.

 

[fltbaroque]

I thought that comparison x-rays did not support medical necessity. Have you had any problems getting paid using the Z01.89?

Thanks!

 

[kboyd22]

medical necessity denial with ICD-10

We are having problems with medical necessity on X-rays, since the switch to ICD-10. Can anyone tell me if there is a medical policy somewhere that lists covered ICD 10 codes. We checked CMS but there is not anything. We are a Rheumatology practice.