Wiki Dexa

[solocoder]

Good morning!
For dexas, are we to code strictly from the radiologists statements in the "impression", or from the T-scores? What if the impression only mentions osteopenia in one area, but the T-scores show osteopenia in multiple areas? Which one do we go by?

Thanks.

 

[fwnewbie]

Sounds like time to query because you can't diagnose osteopenia - only a licensed professional can diagnose and if they want to get paid, they have to do their job.

 

[trarut]

The diagnosis should be clearly stated in the impression. If it isn't, query the provider. We may know what the T-scores mean but coding from them means you are interpreting results and diagnosing the patient.