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76140

Date: Jan 27, 2020

Question:

We are doing overreads for an outside company for MRI and CTs. The description for 76140 says consult on "x-ray" performed elsewhere. Does the word "x-ray" encompass all radiological modalities? Is there a place or link that I can find this information? My hospital is wanting to report the MRI/CT CPT codes with -77/-76 modifier. I think we should stick with 76140, but I can't find anything about the modalities.

Question ID : 13534
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