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CPT 74246 WITH PLAIN FILMS INSTEAD OF FLUOROSCOPY
Date: Nov 10, 2021
Question:
Is it acceptable to report code 74246 when fluoroscopy isn't used since fluoroscopy is a component of this code? We have a report where double contrast UGI was done, and the technique says: "No fluoroscopy was used. Six spot radiographs of the abdomen were obtained." Should this be reported with a -52 modifier appended?
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