AMA CPT® Assistant - 2007 Issue 12 (December)

Radiology (December 2007)

December 2007 page 14a Bonus Feature:Radiology Question: How does one report B-readings of chest X rays (views include anteroposterior, lateral, and oblique)? Which CPT codes and/or modifiers should be used to report the film, its interpretation, and the B-reading? Answer: The radiologist should report the appropriate number of chest X-ray views with modifier 22, Increased procedural services, appended to indicate the increased complexity in reporting B-readings (ie, completion of form with five different sections and grade). Radiology (December 2007). CPT® Assistant. 2007; December 2007 page 14a ...

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