Common Radiology Coding Errors That Lead to Claim Denials
Radiology coding errors are mistakes in CPT, HCPCS, or ICD-10-CM codes and modifiers that don’t match the imaging service performed or documented. The most common are wrong contrast codes, modifier 26/TC misuse, unsupported diagnoses, missing prior authorization, and bundling mistakes. Each can cause a denial, an underpayment, or an audit. Here are 10 errors to…