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What is radiological supervision and interpretation?
Radiologic supervision and interpretation (S&I) codes are used to describe the personal supervision of the performance of the radiologic portion of a procedure by one or more physicians and the interpretation of the findings.
What is the CPT code for an ultrasonic guidance for amniocentesis imaging supervision and interpretation?
76946
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 76946 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Ultrasonic Guidance Procedures.
What do you mean by amniocentesis?
Amniocentesis is a procedure in which amniotic fluid is removed from the uterus for testing or treatment. Amniotic fluid is the fluid that surrounds and protects a baby during pregnancy.
What is the CPT code for Epididymography supervision and interpretation only?
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Complete abdominal ultrasound using real time with image documentation | 76700 |
| X-ray shoulder arthography supervision and interpretation only | 73040 |
| Epididymography, supervision and interpretation | 74440 |
| Selective spinal angiography supervision and interpretation | 75705 |
When a physician performs both the professional and technical components of a procedure no modifier is required?
If, however, a physician provides both the professional component (supervision, interpretation, report) and the technical component (equipment, supplies, and technical support) of a service, that physician would report the global service, i.e., the procedure code without the TC or 26 modifier.
What is the CPT code for amniocentesis?
59000
CPT® Code 59000 in section: Amniocentesis.
Is amniocentesis a genetic test?
Genetic Amniocentesis. An amniocentesis is a prenatal test that can diagnose genetic disorders (such as Down syndrome and spina bifida) and other health issues during pregnancy. A provider uses a needle to remove a small amount of amniotic fluid from inside the uterus, and then a lab tests the sample.
What is the purpose of amniocentesis describe the procedure?
Amniocentesis is a procedure used to diagnose fetal defects in the early second trimester of pregnancy. A sample of the amniotic fluid, which surrounds a fetus in the womb, is collected through a pregnant woman’s abdomen using a needle and syringe.
What is amniocentesis write its procedure and significance?
An amniocentesis is a prenatal test that can diagnose genetic disorders (such as Down syndrome and spina bifida) and other health issues during pregnancy. A provider uses a needle to remove a small amount of amniotic fluid from inside the uterus, and then a lab tests the sample.
When a radiologist only interprets and provides a report for a radiology service what modifier would a coder append to the CPT code?
modifier 26
To claim only the professional portion of a service, CPT Appendix A (“Modifiers”) instructs you to append modifier 26, professional component, to the appropriate CPT code. Modifier 26 is appropriate when the physician supervises and interprets a diagnostic test, even if he or she does not perform the test personally.