tci Part B Insider - 2012 Issue 13

Reader Question: Know Your X-Ray Terminology to Decode This Report

Question: How should I code the following report? X-rays: I interpreted Rosenberg, lateral, and sunrise views of both knees in the office today demonstrating on the right side a proximal tibial medial osteochondroma. She also has moderately severe osteoarthritis in the patellofemoral joint and the lateral compartment bilaterally. Should we report 73560-RT, 73560-LT, and 73565? Or should we report 73562-RT, 73562-LT?Answer: Coding experts advise using the second code combination you mention for a standing view of each knee with an additional two views of each knee:73562-LT, Radiologic examination, knee; 3 views; Left side 73562-RT, ... Right side.Here's why:...

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