ICD9 for reason of scan or findings of scan?

Elevated levels on bloodwork indicated patient needed an ultrasound, but the scan came out with normal findings. Do I only code the elevated levels code? Or do I also put the abnormal findings code b/c we were looking for something abnormal?

re: ICD9 for reason of scan or findings of scan?

Code the elevated levels as reason for tests

re: ICD9 for reason of scan or findings of scan?

So, if a visit was done at the same time to go over findings, what should I code? If I do the same code, won't I get a denial (even with a 25 & 59)?

re: ICD9 for reason of scan or findings of scan?

Full information is needed, who did tests (specialty)? Who wants to code visit? What was presenting problem(s). Where were services rendered

re: ICD9 for reason of scan or findings of scan?

Specialist drew labs, found elevated biliruben, scheduled US of gallbladder. Day of US, specialist performed US, no abnormal findings, then consulted with patient on findings. All performed in office.

re: ICD9 for reason of scan or findings of scan?

Reporting normal findings are part of US, no separate E/M code