AMA CPT® Assistant - 2009 Issue 1 (January)
Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) (January 2009)
January 2009 page 8 Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology, 76080, Modifier 22 (Q&A) Question: Would code 76080 be used to report an intraoperative fistulogram using methylene blue-tinted peroxide? The color was injected into the external fistula openings, to trace their openings in the rectum or colon. The fistula tract was very difficult to fully identify because it extended deep into the abdominal cavity into the tip of the Barnett cuff that wraps around the ileostomy portion. Answer: Yes. The use of peroxide tinted methylene blue as contrast does not alter the use of code 76080, Radiologic examination, abscess, fistula or...
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Article Overview
This article is a short radiology coding Q&A from a CPT Assistant issue. It addresses diagnostic imaging reporting in a surgical setting, with emphasis on how a specific study type and an appended modifier are discussed in the context of radiology documentation and interpretation. It is useful for coders, billers, and radiology staff who work with procedural coding guidance and modifier usage.
Why This Topic Matters
Radiology coding often depends on precise documentation and correct interpretation of procedural circumstances. This article helps readers understand the kind of guidance offered for diagnostic imaging reporting and modifier consideration in a complex intraoperative situation.
What You Will Learn
- How a radiology coding Q&A frames diagnostic imaging reporting in an intraoperative setting
- The general documentation considerations discussed for a fistula-related radiologic study
- How modifier use is addressed in relation to increased procedural services
- What types of coding questions are covered in a CPT Assistant radiology advisory format
Who Should Read This
- Radiology coders
- Medical billers
- Coding auditors
- Physician practices
- Hospital outpatient coding staff
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Modifiers Discussed
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