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Lymphangiogram w US, MRA

Date: Mar 15, 2021

Question:

Our IR physicians are wanting to do an IR lymphangiogram with MRA and US imaging. CPT code 38790 indicates that for the RS&I use codes 75801-75807... would MRA or US be included in those codes? The following imaging codes they are referencing to 71555 (MRA chest), 74185 (MRA abdomen), 72198 (MRA pelvis), and 76942 (US). How do you recommend billing in the above scenario?

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