Ask Dr. Z

I know you're swamped with 76937 questions with the new NCCI directive. I appreciate your consistency and diligence in helping us all understand this new directive!

Since 76937 is now bundled with any RS&I codes, does the requirement for permanent stored images essentially transfer to the RS&I code? I.e.: Embolization for hemorrhage is performed; vessel access with ultrasound guidance, but there's no documentation of stored images. Does this represent a reduced service on the embolization, now? Or insufficient documentation?

Thanks in advance!