AMA CPT® Assistant - 1991 Issue 2 (Summer)
Consultation on X-ray Examination Made Elsewhere (Summer 1991)
Summer 1991 page 13a Coding Clarification Consultation on X-ray Examination Made Elsewhere CPT code 76140 Consultation on x-ray examination made elsewhere, written report is intended to be used when, for example, Doctor "A" from Sunnydale Hospital sends a radiograph taken at Sunnydale Hospital to Doctor "B" at Goodhope Hospital. Doctor "A" asks Doctor "B" to offer his opinion on the radiograph. Doctor "B" writes a formal report on his interpretation of the radiograph and sends a copy of this report to Doctor "K." This code is not intended to be used by physicians within the same institution to...
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Article Overview
This short coding clarification article explains a historical CPT topic related to consultation on an x-ray examination performed elsewhere. It is aimed at coding professionals and clinicians who need to understand the scope of this guidance and the general circumstances addressed by the article. The piece focuses on a single CPT code and the surrounding professional-service context discussed in the source.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers recognize the topic discussed in the premium article and determine whether the guidance is relevant to radiology consultation reporting and older CPT reference material.
Article Sections
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Summer 1991 page 13a
Introductory publication information and the coding clarification topic addressed in the article.
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Coding Clarification
General clarification content presenting the subject of the coding guidance and its scope.
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Consultation on X-ray Examination Made Elsewhere
Discussion of the consultation topic in the context of radiology work reviewed by a physician outside the original location.
What You Will Learn
- The general subject of the coding clarification article
- How the article frames consultation-related radiology review topics
- The historical CPT context addressed in the source
- The type of professional-service scenario discussed in the guidance
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Radiology billing staff
- Physicians
- Compliance staff
- Coding educators
Codes Discussed
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