Radiology

Unlock Cardiac CT Coding: 75571–75574 – Bundles, Tips, and Pitfalls

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Cardiac CT codes 75571–75574 cover non-invasive imaging for coronary calcium scoring, structural evaluation, congenital heart disease, and coronary CTA. Per AMA guidelines, these include pre-contrast axial images, arterial/venous phase sequences (if performed), 2D/3D reformatted images, and quantitative assessments (e.g., coronary stenosis, ventricular volumes, ejection fraction, stroke volume). Function studies and ECG monitoring are bundled—no separate … Read more

Mastering LDCT Lung Cancer Screening: Codes 71271 & G0296 Billing Guide

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Low-Dose CT Thorax Codes for Lung Cancer Screening 71271: Computed tomography, thorax; low dose for lung cancer screening, without contrast material(s) G0296: Initial or subsequent low-dose CT scan for lung cancer screening (Medicare-specific) Updated Coverage per NCD 210.14 (Effective February 10, 2022) Eligibility expanded to: Age 50-77 years (lowered from 55-77) ≥20 pack-years smoking history … Read more

Global Maternity Package: Inclusions, Exclusions & Obstetric Coding Tips

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Global Maternity Package: Inclusions, Exclusions & Obstetric Coding Tips

The global maternity package bundles routine OB care into one CPT code for efficiency, per ICD-10 pregnancy coding guidelines and CPT rules from ACOG/AMA. It covers uncomplicated pregnancies by a single provider/group, typically 13 antepartum visits + delivery + postpartum up to 6 weeks (45 days post-delivery). Understanding inclusions/exceptions prevents unbundling denials in Chapter 15 ICD-10 pregnancy codes—key for OB coders. … Read more

ICD-10 Pregnancy Coding Guidelines: Obstetric Coding Tips for Chapter 15

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ICD-10 Pregnancy Coding Guidelines: Obstetric Coding Tips for Chapter 15

Mastering ICD-10 pregnancy coding guidelines is a game-changer for medical coders handling obstetric cases. These rules in Chapter 15 ICD-10 pregnancy codes focus on trimester final characters to ensure specificity, boost reimbursements, and ace audits. Packed with obstetric coding tips, this guide delivers practical, real-world advice on trimester coding in ICD-10-CM—your shortcut to top-tier coding. Trimester Definitions in ICD-10 Pregnancy Coding … Read more

Modifier GG for Screening and Diagnostic Mammography Coding tips

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Modifier -GG is used to indicate that both a screening mammography and a diagnostic mammography were performed on the same patient, on the same day. This modifier is added to the diagnostic mammography code to show that the procedure transitioned from a screening to a diagnostic test. Most payers will reimburse both the screening and … Read more

CPT 93886 sample coded report

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Basics of CPT code 93886 CPT Code 93886 is Transcranial Doppler study of Intracranial arteries; complete study. It requires bilateral insonation and waveforms from all major vessels with the cranium through the Temporal acoustic window. These vessels include the Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA), Anterior Cerebral Artery (ACA), and Posterior Cerebral Artery (PCA). The Posterior window … Read more

CPT code 75635 & 74175 : CTA Abdominal Aorta Coding

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When to use CPT code 74175 & 75635 (CTA Abdominal Aorta)

Basics of CPT code 75635 & 74175 A computed tomographic angiography (CTA) of the lower extremity is performed with contrast material including image postprocessing. Noncontrast images may also be obtained and are included when performed. CTA provides images of the blood vessels using a combination of computed tomography (CT) and angiography with contrast material. When … Read more

Coding tips for KUB & CPT code 71045, 71046, 71047 and 71048

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Coding tips for CPT code 71045, 71046, 71047 and 71048

X-ray procedures has been coded very frequently in radiology coding. The chest and abdomen X-ray CPT codes are very common to code every year.  CPT code 71045, 71046, 71047 and 71048 are used for coding Chest X-ray. While  CPT code 74018, 74019 and 74021 are used for coding abdomen X-ray (KUB). Radiology coders need to use specific codes … Read more

Superb tips for Breast Tomosynthesis CPT codes

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Superb tips for Breast Tomosynthesis New CPT codes

Basic about  Breast Tomosynthesis cpt codes Digital 3-D breast imaging (tomosynthesis) is able to diagnose smaller lumps and to lower false positives. Input from multiple radiology groups prompted creation of the diagnostic (77061 and 77062) and screening (77063) tomosynthesis codes in order to describe the additional resources involved with the newer technology. Breast procedures are … Read more

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