AMA CPT® Assistant - 2011 Issue 4 (April)
Coding Clarification (Q & A) (April 2011)
April 2011 page 13a Coding Clarification (Reprinted from The ACR Radiology Coding Sourceâ„¢ January-February 2008) How is digital motion fluoroscopy reported? Is it appropriate to report the videoradiography code 76120 ? Yes, digital motion fluoroscopy should be reported using CPT code 76120 (Cineradiography/videoradiography, except where specifically included) . Because the study is recorded digitally does not negate the use of code 76120 . As noted in the American Medical Association's September 2000 CPT Assistant (p4), both videofluorography and cineradiography are used to record motion at fluoroscopy. Videofluorography is the recording of motion on videotape or on a digital disk from a television...
Subscribe or sign in to view the full article.
Article Overview
This brief Q&A article from an ACR radiology coding source explains how digital motion fluoroscopy is addressed in coding guidance and why the topic matters for radiology coding staff reviewing fluoroscopy-related reporting questions. It is relevant to coders, billers, and compliance staff who need to understand the general coding guidance discussed in the source material.
Why This Topic Matters
Radiology coding teams often need to confirm how fluoroscopy-related studies are categorized in coding guidance, especially when the recording medium is digital. This article provides a concise reference point for that kind of coding clarification.
Article Sections
-
Coding Clarification
A question-and-answer discussion focused on radiology coding guidance for a fluoroscopy-related service. The section frames the issue, cites related professional guidance, and explains the general coding context.
What You Will Learn
- The general coding topic addressed in the clarification
- How the article frames a fluoroscopy-related reporting question
- Which professional coding source is referenced in the discussion
- Why digital recording format is relevant to the coding clarification
Who Should Read This
- Radiology coders
- Medical billers
- Coding auditors
- Compliance staff
- Physician practice administrators
Codes Discussed
Subscribe or sign in to view the full article.
Quick, Current, Complete - www.findacode.com
