AMA Clinical Examples in Radiology - 2025 Issue 2 (Spring)
therapeutic air enema with ultrasound guidance
Spring 2025 page 21 RADIOLOGY TEST CASE This radiology test case is provided for coding professionals to test their knowledge. Please take time to review and code the case. Consider your answers as to how the procedure should be reported. Once you are confident of your answer, check the "Radiology Test Case Answer" on page 30 for the correct answer and discussion. Therapeutic Air Enema With Ultrasound Guidance CLINICAL INDICATION A 6-month-old male presents with a known ileocolic intussusception. A therapeutic air enema is ordered to reduce the intussusception. PROCEDURE Therapeutic air enema using ultrasound guidance TECHNIQUE Informed consent...
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Article Overview
This Spring 2025 radiology test case is aimed at coding professionals reviewing how a pediatric therapeutic air enema with ultrasound guidance is reported. It presents the clinical indication, procedure narrative, and imaging outcome in a case format designed to support coding practice and article-based discussion.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps coders and reviewers understand how to approach a pediatric interventional radiology case involving ultrasound guidance and a therapeutic reduction procedure.
Article Sections
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Spring 2025 page 21
Issue and page reference for the radiology test case.
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Radiology Test Case
Introductory material explaining that the case is intended for coding practice and review.
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Clinical Indication
Brief clinical context for the imaging procedure and the condition being addressed.
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Procedure
High-level procedure statement describing the therapeutic study and imaging guidance used.
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Technique
Narrative details of the procedure workflow and general procedural findings.
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Impression
Summary of the procedural outcome and post-procedure status.
What You Will Learn
- How a pediatric radiology test case is structured for coding review.
- The general clinical context for a therapeutic air enema performed with ultrasound guidance.
- How the article presents procedural workflow and outcome in a case-based format.
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Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding educators
- Radiology coding professionals
- Revenue cycle staff
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