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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...

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Published in:Abdominal Radiology Vol. 43; no. 3; pp. 734 - 742
Main Authors: Rosenkrantz, Andrew B., Degnan, Andrew J., Duszak, Richard
Format: Journal Article
Published: Springer Nature Mar2018
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