Hello, Radiology Coding Experts. I really need your advice.
Doc is coding MRI Brain w/attn to Pituitary Gland and wants to use a modifier 22 because he states it is an extra test. Also he dictates a separate paragraph with the Attn to the Pituitary Gland and his findings on that.
This is a separate paragraph on the same report as the MRI Brain w and without.
My question is this. Is there any circumstances where a Mod 22 wound be a valid modifier to add to ANY diagnostic test for separately identifiable procedure? And if so, what would be an example of that circumstance?
If the answer is no, and the mri brain with and without contract (CPT 70553) covers the exam of the pituitary gland. where can I find documentation to that effect to inform the doctor???? pLEASE HELP!
I NEED A FEW RESPONSES PLEASE. yOU KNOW, THE MORE AMMUNITION
i MEAN INFORMATION, THE BETTER.
Claudia K
Networker
Doc is coding MRI Brain w/attn to Pituitary Gland and wants to use a modifier 22 because he states it is an extra test. Also he dictates a separate paragraph with the Attn to the Pituitary Gland and his findings on that.
This is a separate paragraph on the same report as the MRI Brain w and without.
My question is this. Is there any circumstances where a Mod 22 wound be a valid modifier to add to ANY diagnostic test for separately identifiable procedure? And if so, what would be an example of that circumstance?
If the answer is no, and the mri brain with and without contract (CPT 70553) covers the exam of the pituitary gland. where can I find documentation to that effect to inform the doctor???? pLEASE HELP!
I NEED A FEW RESPONSES PLEASE. yOU KNOW, THE MORE AMMUNITION
i MEAN INFORMATION, THE BETTER.
Claudia K
Networker