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The field of diagnostic radiology comprises a diverse range of services, such as diagnostic radiology (plain film), diagnostic ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), diagnostic nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET), and mammography. In light of the increasing scrutiny of imaging services by both public and private payers, it is imperative that coders … Read more
Basics about CPT code 78070 and 78071 There are many CPT codes in Radiology facility. As we have almost learnt most of the CPT codes in radiology and surgery section. If you are clever enough, you can easily self-prepare yourself for certification exams like CPC, through this information. Yes, there are lot of books available … Read more
Basics of CPT code 93985 & 93986 Their are two CPT codes for Non-Invasive Extremity Aterial-Venous Studies. These CPT codes are for the extremity duplex scan including evaluation of both arterial inflow and venous outflow. CPT code 93985 & 93986 have been added for duplex scan studies for arterial inflow and venous outflow studies for … Read more
Basics about CPT ode 76825 & 76826 Obstetric Ultrasound is a highly developed technique used to detect ectopic pregnancy and multiple pregnancies, assessing fetal life and function, diagnosing physical anomalies, and guiding physicians in their efforts to treat the fetus. Although the clinical benefit of routine ultrasonography has not been established, it is commonly performed … Read more
Mammogram is done to check any abnormal finding present in the breast area. In US, due to breast cancer, female residents are periodically goes for a screening exam. This exam is just a routine checkup to be aware of any preventive measure for breast cancer. This screening exam is called as screening mammogram. CPT code … Read more
When your cardiologist performs a cardiac stress test using a sub- maximal or maximal treadmill, pharmacological stressor, or an exercise bike, you must check the medical documentation carefully for important details such as which components of the cardiac stress test your cardiologist performed. Additionally, if your cardiologist performs a stress echo with a stress test, … Read more
Basics of CPT code 74177 & 74175 Computed Tomography or CT exam are very frequently done in radiology. CT exams are very helpful in diagnosing harmful diseases or disorder. In Radiology, we have already learnt about coding chest x-ray, MRI CPT codes, Ultrasound exam etc. so now we focus on coding CT exam. As a … Read more
Basics of MUGA scan CPT code 78472, 78473, 78494 Multiple-gated acquisition (MUGA) scanning uses radio-labelled red blood cells to scan right and left ventricular images in a cine loop format that is synchronized with the ECG, which requires a regular rhythm for accuracy. Specific procedure codes are reported for this scan. CPT code 78472, 78473, … Read more
Basics about CPT code 50387 Placement and Replacement of Nephroureteral stent Nephroureteral stents including antegrade, retrograde, or internal (double-J) stents are routinely placed by interventional radiologists. The main reason for placing stent is to get clear picture about the indications or the symptoms. We have a separate cpt code for placement ureter stent in interventional … Read more
Basics of CPT code 76827 & 76828 Fetal echocardiography is a diagnostic fetal ultrasound test that checks the baby’s heart while the baby is still in the uterus. It can diagnose heart defects and check for heart rhythm problems. Fetal echocardiography is performed using a two-dimensional (2-D) high resolution ultrasound system. Generally the standard 2-D … Read more