MELANIEESTRELLA
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Can this code be appropriately billed in an orthopedists office, if a patient is sent to us for a consultation and brings a x-ray without interpretation?
Thank you,
Melanie Estrella
Thank you,
Melanie Estrella
Can this code be appropriately billed in an orthopedists office, if a patient is sent to us for a consultation and brings a x-ray without interpretation?
Thank you,
Melanie Estrella
Scenario: Patient is seen on an emergent basis in Mexico and has ultrasounds performed. The patient returns to the US and brings ultrasound images back with him. The patient gives the ultrasound images to his PCP. The PCP then gives the radiologist the images, and the radiologist writes a report. Thus, the radiologist is not billing for the appropriate E&M...do we...
A) Bill Medicare with the 76140 which they do not cover and will deny, or
B) Bill with the ultrasound CPT code with the 26 mod, as the radiologist did not use his equipment, just used his professional opinion to interpret the ultrasound.
Thoughts? I am also in need of a Medicare policy regarding this and haven't been able to find one.