Sep 16, 2016
PROCEDURE CODE and Description 71010 – Radiologic examination, chest; single view, frontal – Fee amount $20 – $26 71015 – Radiologic examination, chest; stereo, frontal 71020 – Radiologic examination, chest, 2 views, frontal and lateral;...
Jun 9, 2015
The professional component of a diagnostic procedure furnished to a beneficiary in a hospital includes an interpretation and written report for inclusion in the beneficiary’s medical record maintained by the hospital. Carriers generally distinguish between an...
Oct 30, 2010
Services of Portable X-Ray Suppliers Services furnished by portable x-ray suppliers may have as many as four components. Carriers must follow the following rules. Professional Component Pay the PC of radiologic services furnished by portable x-ray suppliers on the...
Jul 6, 2010
DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY Diagnostic X-ray services are covered only if furnished by a physician or as “incident to” a physician’s services. If the service is not performed by a physician, it must be performed as “incident to” a physician’s...
Jun 22, 2010
EKGS AND X-RAYS IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM Medicare uses the following guidelines when processing claims where both an emergency room physician and radiologist or cardiologist interpret an X-ray or electrocardiogram done in the ER: · Specialty is not the primary factor...
Jun 21, 2010
What Is the Difference Between a Radiologist, X-ray Technician, and X-ray Technologist? X-ray technicians, radiologists, and x-ray technologists all work in the same field–radiology. However, they all have different roles to play in providing services to...
Jun 21, 2010
What are X-rays? X-rays are a form of invisible, high-frequency electromagnetic radiation. The wavelength of x-rays is between 10 and 0.01 nanometers, corresponding to a frequency of 30 PHz to 30 EHz. X-rays are very small and energetic. They are produced by...
