Wiki ct scan and mri with contrast

[01085585]

If we are billing cat scans and mri's with contrast which is intravenous we can also code the iv 96365?? correct

 

[donnajrichmond]

No, the IV and the administration are included.
See the guidelines at the beginning of the radiology section under "Administration of Contrast Materials."
Also CMS NCCI Policy Manual, Chapter 9, Section D.1.

 

[01085585]

thank you