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
Provider News / radiology

HCPCS 2010: Make Room for New MRI Contrast Codes A9581, A9583

AdreView gets its own ‘A’ code, too. You can leave confusing “not otherwise classified” codes behind for a few more of the contrast agents that you use. For services on or after Jan. 1, be sure you’re using the product-specific codes detailed below. Not using the proper codes will lead to claim rejection, which means “not receiving [...] Related articles:

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December 17, 2009
Provider News

HCPCS 2010: CMS Debuts New J Codes

Synvisc, penicillin get new codes — along with injectibles for neurology, bleeding. Hot on the heels of the new CPT codes, CMS follows suit by publishing the 2010 HCPCS code set, posted on the CMS Web site on Nov. 3. You’ll find scores of changes. What follows is a small sampling of what you’ll face in 2010: Synvisc: HCPCS will [...] Related articles:

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November 10, 2009