tci Part B Insider - 2004 Issue 24

Part B Coding Coach: 3 Expert Tips Upgrade Your Chest X-Ray Coding

Radiologists report 71010 more frequently than any other code -- make sure that your practice reports it correctly Although radiologists routinely report 71010 (Radiologic examination, chest; single view, frontal), chest x-ray coding can still challenge even the most seasoned coders. "Physicians order chest x-rays for a really wide variety of reasons," says Laura Colletti, RT(R), a radiologic technologist at UNC Healthcare in Chapel Hill, NC. Secure reimbursement for these common radiologic exams with these three tips for success:1. Order diagnosis codes correctly for pre-operative chest x-rays. Many practices complain of denials on claims for pre-op chest x-rays. Here's...

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