Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) (Q&A) (March 2018)

March 2018 page 11c Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Question: A patient is scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the abdomen without contrast followed with IV and oral contrast, but the patient cannot drink the contrast. Therefore, a nasogastric (NG) tube or long gastrostomy (GI) tube is placed to administer the oral contrast. Is it appropriate to report codes for the MRI (with/without material[s]) and for the tube placement? Answer: Yes, code 43752, Naso- or oro-gastric tube placement, requiring physician’s skill and fluoroscopic guidance (includes fluoroscopy, image documentation and report), may be separately reported if the...

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This premium article discusses a radiology coding question from CPT Assistant focused on diagnostic MRI reporting and a related tube-placement service when oral contrast cannot be taken by mouth. It is relevant to radiology coders, billing staff, and auditors who work with imaging services, contrast-related workflow, and CPT guidance from March 2018.

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    A radiology coding question and answer from CPT Assistant covering a diagnostic imaging scenario involving abdominal MRI and related tube-placement reporting.

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  • The scope of a diagnostic radiology Q&A from March 2018
  • How the article frames MRI reporting in a contrast-related scenario
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  • Medical billers
  • Compliance auditors
  • Revenue cycle staff
  • Physician office coding staff

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