Part B Coding Quiz Answers: G0206 or 77055? Test Your Mammogram Coding Skills

Why This Topic Matters

Mammography claims are often affected by documentation, ordering, and correct test classification requirements. Understanding the Medicare guidance summarized in this article can help coding and billing teams recognize when a claim involves screening versus diagnostic services and when signature or reporting issues may affect compliance.

Article Sections

1. Nail Down What Counts As 'Signature'

   Reviews Medicare documentation guidance on signatures and alternate signature formats, with emphasis on CMS transmittal language and compliance context.

2. Diagnostic Mammograms Have Separate Regs

   Covers Medicare guidance related to diagnostic mammography, including the circumstances under which the service is considered diagnostic and the documentation references discussed in the article.

3. Screening to Diagnostic: Know the Rules

   Discusses Medicare reporting for a screening mammogram followed by same-day diagnostic imaging, along with the policy references cited for screening and follow-up mammography.