Coding Challenge / radiology

Radiology Coding Challenge: Total Spine MRI Without Contrast

Question: Which CPT code should I use for a total spine MRI without contrast? Answer: You won’t find a single CPT code that describes a “total spine” MRI, but you may report a code for each region the radiologist examines: • 72141 — Magnetic resonance (e.g., proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, cervical; without contrast material • 72146 — Magnetic resonance (e.g., [...] Related articles:

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January 5, 2010
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CPT 2010 Update: Urogynecology Coding

Remember, supervision requirements still apply to new codes. CPT 2010 brings some big changes to urogynecology coding. Your urodynamics coding — and income — changes drastically as of Jan. 1. Get to Know These 3 New Complex Cystometrogram Codes You will have three new urodynamics codes to learn starting Jan. 1. CPT 2010 adds the following codes: • 51727 — Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated [...] Related articles:

  1. Urology CPT 2010: 3 New Codes, 2 Deletions Change Your Urodynamics CodingUrodynamics income will go down by half, experts calculate. You will...
  2. Keep All the Urodynamics Codes Straight With This Handy Cheat SheetKnowing the differences between the tests is your key to...
  3. 3 Mythbusters Overcome Your Urogynecology Bladder Scan Coding Troubles Uncover how you can bill a distinct E/M visit...

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January 5, 2010
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News from the Feds: Last-Minute MPFS Change & Proposed HITECH Rule

We’ve got the links you need to keep up with these bottom-line changers from HHS, CMS. While most of us were celebrating the last few days the Old Year and preparing to welcome the New Year, the federal regulators had one last, little rulemaking frenzy for 2009. The result is a 555-page proposed rule implementing the [...] Related articles:

  1. Proposed 2010 MPFS: $26 More for ‘Welcome to Medicare’ ExamCMS welcomed health care providers to an July 9 open...
  2. Proposed 2010 Physician Fee Schedule: A Closer Look21.5 percent cut looms for your services Last week, Coding...
  3. ARRA Sharpens HIPAA’s TeethSurprise! The stimulus package gave us new HIPAA requirements that...

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January 5, 2010