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7 Tips for Diagnostic Radiology Coding

Follow CPT®, ACR, and payer guidelines to ensure accurate reporting and reimbursement. Diagnostic radiology encompasses a variety of services, including diagnostic radiology (plain film), diagnostic ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), diagnostic nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET), and mammography. The following seven tips pertain to diagnostic radiology CPT® coding guidance as per […]

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AAPC Knowledge Center

2020 Radiology and Imaging CPT® Changes

Become a coding superhero with X-ray vision. When is imaging separately reported, and how? The relative value units (RVUs) for some codes include the provider’s use of imaging to accurately visualize the specimen or problem the code is meant to address. The most notable changes with regards to radiology for 2020 can be found in […]

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Radiology Code Update for 2020

Quite a few code changes and revisions were made to the Radiology section of CPT® for 2020. Less confusing language and expanded code categories will make life easier for medical coders. Here’s a quick review. Gastrointestinal System A mini overhaul of the gastrointestinal system codes removed the confusing language of “with or without KUB” and […]

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Radiology diagnosis coding

Hello,

I am just wondering if I can other opinions on radiology diagnosis coding.
1) If a report states that a patient got inured, and the impression states there is a sprain of a ligament, but also states there is osteoarthritis…would you just code the sprain or would you also include the osteoarthritis as the secondary?
2) If a patient has a brain MRI and is seen for dizziness/facial droop and suspected stroke, but the impression just lists atrophy and ischemia…would you code fort the atrophy and ischemia or the sypmtoms?

Just looking for input since there are different answers within our office on how people would code.

Thanks!

Medical Billing and Coding Forum

CPC with Orthopedic – Radiology – Interventional Radiology – Seeking Remote Position

Accomplished, well-rounded coding/billing professional seeking an employment position in Healthcare remote office setting. Self-motivated, innovative, and hard-working individual. Dependable, with a genuine interest for medical coding.

Software: EPIC, Imagine, Optum, NextGen, Meditech, Epremis, TruCode, SuperCoder, Healthland, GE Centricity, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint)

Salem Radiology Consultants 2018 – Present
Certified Coder
Assigned ICD 10, CPT, and HCPC codes to all billable visits (Interventional and Diagnostic Imaging).
Reviewed clinical documentation for completeness and billable to insurance. Assisted the accounts receivable with claim denials and CCI edits.

Diagnostic Imaging Associates 2016 – 2018
Certified Coder and Trainer
Assigned ICD 10, CPT, and HCPC codes to all billable visits (Interventional and Diagnostic Imaging)
Trained and mentored prospective coders to the radiology coding practice.
Reviewed clinical documentation for completeness and billable to insurance.
Assisted the accounts receivable with claim denials and CCI edits.
Communicated and educated the providers regarding coding rules and documentation issues.

Hope Orthopedics 2014 – 2016
Coding Specialist
Assigned ICD 10, CPT, and HCPC codes to all billable visits (office visits, ED visits, consults, outpatient procedures, etc.)
Reviewed clinical documentation for completeness and billable to insurance.
Assisted the accounts receivable with claim denials and CCI edits.
Communicated and educated the providers regarding coding rules and documentation issues. In-house consultant for the orthopedic group for the ICD-10 change over

Samaritan Health Services 2011 – 2014
Charge Master HIM Coder/Analyst (CDM)
Assigned ICD 10, CPT, and HCPC codes to all billable visits (office visits, ED visits, consults, outpatient procedures, etc.)
Reviewed clinical documentation for completeness and billable to insurance.
Assisted the accounts receivable with claim denials and CCI edits.
Monitor unbilled accounts and report for outstanding and/or un-coded discharges to reduce AR days.
Abstracts pertinent information form patient records for coding/billing purposes.
Liaison between Application Coordinators and Medical Records for charge issue database.
Verified requested charge issues, CPT codes, and patient information before submitting to processing.

Certifications
Chemeketa Community College:

Medical Coding and Billing
Certificate

6/11 Dean’s List
(GPA 3.84)

Health Information Tech.
Certificate

6/11 Dean’s List
(GPA 3.84)

Western Oregon University:

Bachelor of Science in Health Education 2001

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ICD-10 CM Coding/Reimbursement
CPT-IV Coding/Reimbursement
Advanced CPT- IV Coding
Advanced ICD-10-CM Coding
Medical Terminology
Human Diseases
Health Information Systems
Medical Insurance Billing
Medical Law and Ethics

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Radiology coding modifiers for comparison-only views

Example: patient is being x-rayed for pain in left knee. Physician’s report only cites left knee pain as diagnosis. Three views are taken of the left knee. One view is also taken of right knee for comparison purposes. Would it be appropriate to use diagnosis code M25.562 for both procedures 73560 with modifier RT as well as 73562 with modifier LT? If not, what else would you think is correct??

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Coding for radiology group

Good morning!

I have a question regarding a radiology coding. If I find the Dx in the finding report but is not on the clinical indication can I codify it from the finding? Sometimes the diagnosis are in the medcial prescription but is not on the reading (medical indication) can I get from there?

Please help me, I need to find where I can get the proof because I need it to show to my provider.

Thank you!

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Preliminary Radiology Reports included in a Final Report Record in the ED.

Hi There,

I am wondering if anyone could clarify the correct way to document a Final Report in the ED.
To my knowledge – especially when dealing with Medicare Claims; a Preliminary Radiology Report should not be a part of a Final ED Note. In other words – the Radiology Report should be finalized as well, when it is interventional and a part of the diagnosis decision making process. Am I correct in this thought or is it incorrect? Please enlighten me.

Thank You –

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