AMA CPT® Assistant - 2019 Issue 5 (May)
Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) (May 2019)
May 2019 page 10c Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Question: May CPT code 74022 be reported if there is only a single view abdomen X ray with a single view chest X ray? Answer: No, as stated in the descriptor for code 74022, Radiologic examination, abdomen; complete acute abdomen series, including supine, erect, and/or decubitus views, single view chest, the complete acute abdomen series includes "supine, erect, and/or decubitus views" of the abdomen. If a single view of the abdomen and a single view of the chest is performed, report CPT codes 74018, Radiologic examination, abdomen; 1 view, and...
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