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Diagnostic Radiology
X-rays consists of technical and professional services.
Regular Business
Use one of the following type of service codes.
- 5: Total fee charge which includes both the technical and professional
services. X-rays taken in the physicians office, but sent to a radiologist
for interpretation,
bill using this type service. The radiologist must have a reimbursement arrangement
with the physician and does not bill for the professional component.
- P: Charge is for professional services only. Physician reads or interprets
x-ray. Used to bill for x-rays on hospital inpatient or outpatients only
since technical services are billed through the hospital.