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February 22, 2008
 | Diagnostic Test Order Requirements | |
| Is a CTA considered a prior diagnostic exam when performed prior to a therapeutic interventional procedure? | |
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February 29, 2008
| Frequently Asked Questions for Mammography Coding | |
March 7, 2008
| NCCI Manual Instruction for Angioplasty, Atherectomy & Stent Placement at Same Session | |
| Can you please explain how to determine when a mechanical thrombectomy is coded as a primary vs. a | |
| secondary thrombectomy? |
March 14, 2008
| New ABN Form & Instructions Released | |
| When an ultrasound exam is performed for a soft tissue mass, what CPT code should be assigned? | |
| What is the appropriate manner in which to code 71035 if done on both the right and left sides? | |
March 24, 2008
| Revised Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) FAQs | |
| Is it appropriate to code for both a fine needle aspiration and a core biopsy during the same session? | |
April 21, 2008
| There are two G codes for Medicare-G0392 and G0393, one for venous angioplasty and the other for arterial | |
| angioplasty. If there are two separate punctures at the venous anastomosis and the arterial anastomosis can I assign both of these codes? | ||
| When an MRA of the abdomen, pelvis and extremities is performed what codes should be assigned? | |
| Southeast Radiology Management is pleased to announce that we are now offering a FREE radiology coding discussion forum! To subscribe to the list go to: http://lists.topica.com/lists/SERADlist |
May 29, 2008
| Abdominal, Retroperitoneal & Pelvic Ultrasound Coding Tips | |
| What are the appropriate codes for reporting an IVC filter removal? | |
June 13, 2008
| Fluoroscopy Coding Tips | |
| Our radiologists are performing 3D rendering and CAD for breast MRI. How should these services be reported? | |
July 3, 2008
| Interventional Radiology Coding: Key Terms | |
| Can code 75898 be assigned multiple times for completion angiograms during the same session or should it be | |
| assigned only one time per encounter? |
July 23, 2008
| Interventional Radiology Coding: Catheterization Coding Rules | |
| A patient will present for a CT of the abdomen and later that day, the radiologist will utilize reconstructions for an | |
| examination of the thoracic spine. Can we code for the reconstructed thoracic images? If so, what is the appropriate code to assign? Click here for clarification issued on this Q & A. |
August 25, 2008
| Interventional Radiology Coding: Diagnostic Angiograpy (RS&I) Coding Rules | |
| Do we need to provide an estimated cost on the ABN form? | |
| Revised ICD-9-CM Coding Guidelines | |
September 15, 2008
| Interventional Radiology Coding: Head & Neck Angiography Case Studies | |
| What code should be assigned for a needle core biopsy of a splenic mass? | |
October 6, 2008
| Interventional Radiology Coding: Head & Neck Angiography Case Studies | |
| I am confused as to when it is appropriate to report codes for duplex scans performed in conjunction with | |
| conventional ultrasound. I know that both exams should be ordered with the medical necessity for each documented, but what documentation should I look for in the report to code for a duplex scan? |