Documentation, coding, and billing: what abdominal radiologists need to know.
This article reviews basic concepts of report documentation for abdominal imaging examinations, focusing on practical elements for ensuring appropriate physician reimbursement. Nuances of abdominal radiography, CT, MRI, and ultrasonography codes are highlighted. Special considerations for the coding...
| Publicado en: | Abdominal Radiology Vol. 43; no. 3; pp. 734 - 742 |
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| Autores principales: | , , |
| Formato: | Journal Article |
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Springer Nature
Mar2018
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| Acceso en línea: | Ver este registro en EBSCOhost |
| Sumario: | This article reviews basic concepts of report documentation for abdominal imaging examinations, focusing on practical elements for ensuring appropriate physician reimbursement. Nuances of abdominal radiography, CT, MRI, and ultrasonography codes are highlighted. Special considerations for the coding of 3D-rendering and contrast administration are also described. Greater abdominal radiologist awareness of these codes and their reporting requirements can help ensure proper documentation within radiology reports, thereby optimizing legitimate reimbursement. |
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