June 2014 page 14b
Radiology: Diagnostic Imaging
Question: What is the appropriate code(s) to report an AP view of the abdomen and chest and a lateral view of the abdomen and chest?
Answer: It is appropriate to report code 74010, Radiologic examination, abdomen; anteroposterior and additional oblique and cone views, with modifier 52, Reduced Services, appended for the anteroposterior (AP) and lateral views of the abdomen. This code should be reported, regardless of the indication for this study. Code 74010 describes a radiological examination of the abdomen of at least three views (eg, AP, oblique, and cone); therefore, for...
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Article Overview
This article addresses common diagnostic radiology coding questions in a Q&A format. It focuses on reporting imaging studies for the abdomen, chest, spine, and pelvis, and it references CPT-based guidance used by radiology coders and billing staff.
Why This Topic Matters
Radiology imaging encounters often involve multiple views or multiple anatomic regions in the same session, and correct reporting affects claim accuracy and compliance. This article is relevant to coders who need to understand how the source guidance discusses these scenarios.
Article Sections
Question: AP and lateral views of the abdomen and chest
Discusses a diagnostic imaging scenario involving abdominal and chest views and the related CPT reporting context. The section also addresses the use of a modifier in the source guidance.
Question: Multiple MRI scans of the spine and pelvis during the same session
Covers a multi-region MRI scenario involving the spine and pelvis and the associated CPT reporting context. The section discusses how the article frames reporting when several anatomic regions are examined in one session.
What You Will Learn
How the article frames common radiology coding questions in a Q&A format.
Which imaging scenarios the article discusses for abdominal, chest, spine, and pelvic studies.
The general CPT-based topic areas addressed for radiology reporting.
How the article presents multi-region MRI reporting topics at a high level.
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