Radiology Guidelines Flashcards
(13 cards)
What do radiology codes describe?
Imaging services like X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, nuclear medicine, and ultrasounds.
What is required for subject listings in radiology?
They show where supervision is required by a doctor or qualified professional.
What are ‘separate procedures’ in radiology codes?
Codes marked as separate procedures that shouldn’t be billed alone unless done independently.
What should be done if no code matches the imaging service performed?
Use an unlisted code and write a special report.
Name two unlisted radiology codes.
- 76496 (fluoroscopy)
- 76497 (CT scan)
What should a special report include?
- What was done
- How much time and effort was involved
- Equipment used
What is required for procedures needing imaging supervision?
- A written report in the patient’s chart
- Imaging documentation showing what was done
What does the phrase ‘with contrast’ mean?
Contrast material was injected into the body to make the images clearer.
How can contrast be administered?
- Through a vein
- Through an artery
- Into a joint or spinal canal
What must radiology services include?
A written report describing what was done and interpreted.
Define an implant in the context of radiology.
Something a doctor intentionally places in the body for treatment.
What is a foreign body?
Something that got into the body by accident, like a swallowed object or trauma.
What may exist for managing implants or foreign bodies?
Codes for removing or managing them.
