djrice86
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When an interventional radiology procedure is performed (US guided bx), then a followup scan (such as a CT) is performed to verify, is the CT included or should it be coded separately? (All done during the same encounter).
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dpeoples
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When an interventional radiology procedure is performed (US guided bx), then a followup scan (such as a CT) is performed to verify, is the CT included or should it be coded separately? (All done during the same encounter).[/QUOTE
It depends on the documentation. As described, I would think the CT was part of the procedure as guidance, not a separate encounter/procedure.
There are codes for CT guidance (77012-13) that should be used for this instead of diagnostic CT procedure codes.
HTH
Rajebpt
Networker
My thoughts...
Since follow up CT is performed after US Guided biopsy, we can bill the service separately as entirely a different modality study is done. Also it would be a very limited study of that concentrated area and hence you can use 76380 - Limited CT study
Since follow up CT is performed after US Guided biopsy, we can bill the service separately as entirely a different modality study is done. Also it would be a very limited study of that concentrated area and hence you can use 76380 - Limited CT study