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Jun 7th, 2012 - snayak

Coding for screening CXR

In addition to pre-procedural phrasing, is a clinical ICD code needed for screening CXR such as for
(i) pre-admit CXR for appendicitis in an otherwise healthy 10 years old girl
(ii) pre-op CXR for left humeral fracture in an otherwise healthy 54 years old man
(iii) pre-transfer CXR to SNF (skilled nursing facility) in a 90-years old senior with no cardiorespiratory symptoms

I am aware that "hospital/surgical/SNF policy" are not in and of themselves reimbursable conditions.

What is your reference document for these items?

Thanks in advance.

Jun 7th, 2012 - nmaguire   2,606 

re: Coding for screening CXR

http://www.medarm.com/mrpcpriv/chestxray%20complete%20lmrp.htm



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