Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) [Q & A] (May 2011)

May 2011 page 10d Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Question: In code 70330, Radiologic examination, tem-poromandibular joint, open and closed mouth; bilateral, the number of views is not specified in the code descriptor. An x-ray report documents that on the same date of service, two views were taken bilaterally while teeth were in the clenched -position; two views while teeth were at rest; two views with teeth partially open; and two separate views while teeth were in an as wide as possible position. How should this study be reported? Is code 70330 billed eight times, four times, or once...

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Article Overview

This article is a short CPT coding question-and-answer item from Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging). It focuses on how a temporomandibular joint imaging study is documented and reported, and it is relevant to radiology coders, billing staff, and compliance teams who handle diagnostic imaging claims and documentation review.

Why This Topic Matters

TMJ imaging studies can be documented in ways that create uncertainty about billing frequency and unit reporting. This Q&A helps readers understand the documentation context discussed in the article so they can compare the service note against the coding guidance presented in the premium content.

Article Sections

  1. Question

    A coding scenario is presented involving a diagnostic imaging study of the temporomandibular joint and multiple documented mouth positions on the same date of service.

  2. Answer

    The response explains the reporting approach discussed in the article for the study described in the question.

What You Will Learn

  • How this radiology Q&A frames a temporomandibular joint imaging documentation scenario
  • What type of reporting issue is raised when multiple views and mouth positions appear in the record
  • How the article organizes its coding guidance in a question-and-answer format for diagnostic imaging claims review
  • What readers should look for when comparing documentation details to the article’s reporting discussion

Who Should Read This

  • Radiology coders
  • Medical billers
  • Coding auditors
  • Compliance staff
  • Practice managers

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