Radiology Question for the Week of November 29, 2021
Last year I billed G0297 for low-dose CT when performing lung cancer screening. This year I’m getting an edit that this code is invalid. Did the code change?
Last year I billed G0297 for low-dose CT when performing lung cancer screening. This year I’m getting an edit that this code is invalid. Did the code change?
EDITOR’S NOTE: As Thanksgiving approaches, RACmonitor Publisher Chuck Buck asked Marvin Mitchell, director of case management and social services at San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital in
Some rural communities are experiencing a decline in brick and mortal pharmacies. Last week I discussed the disappearing OB/GYN services across rural hospitals, and disappearing
Margaret Skurka, an iconic healthcare leader, is stepping aside after 40 years of dedicated service to AHIMA and the World Health Organization. She served on
The implementation of the new codes is April 1, 2022. The new ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for implementation on April 1, 2022, were recently released by the
The deadly coronavirus has been the impetus for these new codes. ICD-10-CM has significantly changed in that we are now getting updates, albeit limited ones,
The implementation date for the new code remains uncertain at this time. EDITOR’S NOTE: Skurka, who is stepping down after 40 years of voluntary services
When performing bilateral breast cyst aspirations, do we use 19000 and 19001 or 19000 x 2?
What are the requirements when ordering HCV screening and what are the guidelines for the frequency limit?
We are experiencing some confusion regarding our understanding of “peak flow” and code 94150. Do you have any tips for clarification?
What is the correct way to report two drugs that are administered at the same time through two separate IV lines?
What time can be used for infusion stop if the patient is in the clinic and has a negative reaction requiring inpatient admission?

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