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Cineradiography/videoradiography is a specialized imaging technique that integrates cinematographic, fluoroscopic, and radiographic methods to produce a dynamic visual representation of a specific anatomical area. This procedure captures body motion through a camera that is connected to the output port of a fluoroscopic image intensifier. The captured motion is then transformed into real-time video images, which can be displayed on a monitor for immediate viewing or recorded for subsequent analysis. This allows radiologists to review and interpret the individual frames in either stop action or fast action, providing a comprehensive understanding of the anatomical structures and their movements. The CPT® Code 76125 is specifically designated for instances where cineradiography/videoradiography is performed as an adjunct to a routine examination, and it is important to note that this code is reported separately in addition to the code for the primary procedure. In contrast, CPT® Code 76120 is used to report cineradiography/videoradiography when it is not included as part of an examination.
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The indications for performing cineradiography/videoradiography using CPT® Code 76125 include situations where enhanced visualization of anatomical motion is necessary to complement a routine examination. This may involve assessing dynamic processes within the body that cannot be adequately evaluated through standard imaging techniques alone. The procedure is particularly useful in evaluating conditions that affect movement, function, or structural integrity of various anatomical regions.
The procedure for cineradiography/videoradiography involves several key steps that ensure accurate capture and analysis of anatomical motion. The following outlines the procedural steps:
Post-procedure care for cineradiography/videoradiography typically involves monitoring the patient for any immediate reactions or discomfort following the imaging. Since this procedure is non-invasive and generally well-tolerated, specific recovery protocols are minimal. However, patients may be advised to follow up with their healthcare provider to discuss the results of the imaging and any further diagnostic or therapeutic steps that may be necessary based on the findings. Additionally, the radiologist may provide recommendations for any additional imaging or tests if required.
| Short Descr | CINE/VIDEO X-RAYS ADD-ON | Medium Descr | CINERADIOGRAPY/VIDRADIOGRAPY ROUTINE EXAMINATION | Long Descr | Cineradiography/videoradiography to complement routine examination (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) | Status Code | Carriers Price the Code | Global Days | ZZZ - Code Related to Another Service | PC/TC Indicator (26, TC) | 1 - Diagnostic Tests for Radiology Services | Multiple Procedures (51) | 0 - No payment adjustment rules for multiple procedures apply. | Bilateral Surgery (50) | 0 - 150% payment adjustment for bilateral procedures does NOT apply. | Physician Supervisions | 09 - Concept does not apply. | Assistant Surgeon (80, 82) | 0 - Payment restriction for assistants at surgery applies to this procedure... | Co-Surgeons (62) | 0 - Co-surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Team Surgery (66) | 0 - Team surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Diagnostic Imaging Family | 99 - Concept Does Not Apply | APC Status Indicator | Items and Services Packaged into APC Rates | ASC Payment Indicator | Packaged service/item; no separate payment made. | Type of Service (TOS) | 4 - Diagnostic Radiology | Berenson-Eggers TOS (BETOS) | I1F - Standard imaging - other | MUE | 1 | CCS Clinical Classification | 226 - Other diagnostic radiology and related techniques |
| 26 | Professional component: certain procedures are a combination of a physician or other qualified health care professional component and a technical component. when the physician or other qualified health care professional component is reported separately, the service may be identified by adding modifier 26 to the usual procedure number. | 59 | Distinct procedural service: under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or service was distinct or independent from other non-e/m services performed on the same day. modifier 59 is used to identify procedures/services, other than e/m services, that are not normally reported together, but are appropriate under the circumstances. documentation must support a different session, different procedure or surgery, different site or organ system, separate incision/excision, separate lesion, or separate injury (or area of injury in extensive injuries) not ordinarily encountered or performed on the same day by the same individual. however, when another already established modifier is appropriate it should be used rather than modifier 59. only if no more descriptive modifier is available, and the use of modifier 59 best explains the circumstances, should modifier 59 be used. note: modifier 59 should not be appended to an e/m service. to report a separate and distinct e/m service with a non-e/m service performed on the same date, see modifier 25. | 76 | Repeat procedure or service by same physician or other qualified health care professional: it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or service was repeated by the same physician or other qualified health care professional subsequent to the original procedure or service. this circumstance may be reported by adding modifier 76 to the repeated procedure or service. note: this modifier should not be appended to an e/m service. | GC | This service has been performed in part by a resident under the direction of a teaching physician | LT | Left side (used to identify procedures performed on the left side of the body) | RT | Right side (used to identify procedures performed on the right side of the body) | X5 | Diagnostic services requested by another clinician: for reporting services by a clinician who furnishes care to the patient only as requested by another clinician or subsequent and related services requested by another clinician; this modifier is reported for patient relationships that may not be adequately captured by the above alternative categories; reporting clinician service examples include but are not limited to, the radiologist's interpretation of an imaging study requested by another clinician |
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