Radiology Question for the Week of July 3, 2023
Bryan Nordley
July 3, 2023
Should screening mammography be delayed after a recent COVID-19 vaccination?
Should screening mammography be delayed after a recent COVID-19 vaccination?
How is code 94762 reimbursed?
What is the correct code if a physician has ordered a CBC exclusively with no mention of a differential?
How should DES stents with lithotripsy be reported for facility coding since the C-codes are not listed as a primary intervention?
Can we use 96372 for allergen immunotherapy?
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