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Radiopharmaceutical injected but scan never done
Date: Jan 18, 2012
Question:
Can we attach a modifier 52 to the study below to recoup some of the cost? Inpatient had blood drawn for a white blood cell study on Tues Dec 6th and the radioactive tracr was reinjected that same day. We were to obtain delayed images after a 24hr period, but on Wed the pt was tired and refused to come down to dept for scan. The pt was contacted on Thurs Dec 8th for 48hr delays to complete the study, but once again the pt refused the scan portion of test and was discharged. My question is "Should I cancel the study and eat the cost of the medication, or is pt responsiblee for dose charge?
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