AMA Clinical Examples in Radiology - 2013 Issue 2 (Spring)
Radiology Test Case
Radiology Test Case The radiology test case is provided for coding professionals to test their knowledge. Please take some time to review and code the case. Once you are confident with your answer, turn to page 9 for the correct answer and discussion. Intussusception, Air Insufflation Clinical History A 9-month-old patient with confirmed intussusception by ultrasound earlier today. Procedure After consulting with Pediatric Surgery and Emergency Department physicians, intussusception reduction with air technique is performed. Technique The intussusception reduction procedure and the potential for perforation or failure to reduce the intussusception, both of which would require surgery, were discussed...
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Article Overview
This article is a radiology coding test case focused on a pediatric intussusception reduction encounter and the associated imaging workflow. It is intended to help coding professionals evaluate how the procedure is documented, understand the clinical context, and review the type of guidance discussed in the answer-and-discussion section.
Why This Topic Matters
Radiology case-based training articles help coding professionals practice interpreting procedural documentation and identifying the relevant radiology service context. This one is especially relevant for those working with pediatric emergency imaging and therapeutic contrast-free reduction procedures.
Article Sections
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Intussusception, Air Insufflation
Introduces the case topic and the clinical scenario being reviewed for coding practice.
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Clinical History
Summarizes the patient context and the reason the radiology encounter occurred.
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Procedure
Describes the documented procedure performed during the encounter.
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Technique
Provides the imaging workflow and procedural narrative related to the case.
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Impression
Presents the concluding summary of the radiology findings for the case.
What You Will Learn
- The type of radiology case being presented for coding practice.
- How the encounter is structured across clinical history, procedure, technique, and impression sections.
- The general pediatric emergency imaging context involved in an intussusception reduction case.
- The kind of answer-and-discussion format used in educational radiology articles.
Who Should Read This
- Radiology coders
- Outpatient coding professionals
- Pediatric imaging staff
- Emergency department coding staff
- Coding educators and auditors
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