Mammogram ICD code and guildelines bypurush167|May 13, 2024|CPT modifiers What differentiates a diagnostic from a screening mammography procedure? Medicare’s definitions of screening and diagnostic mammography, as noted in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid’s (CMS’) National Coverage Determination...
There are different guidance codes used for vascular and non-vascular procedures. CPT 76942 is used for diagnostic ultrasound guidance non-vascular procedures. For vascular procedure, we use CPT code 76937 hence it should not be confused with 76942 CPT code. Now, let us check how and when to ...
A patient underwent a diagnostic colonoscopy to determine the reason for abnormal bowel movements. Using a snare, the physician removed a benign polyp of the cecum. What is the correct CPT code and diagnosis? Which type of surgery has...