A Patient Is Sent to the Radiology Department with an Indication

Multiple Choice

A patient is sent to the radiology department with an indication of abdominal pain. A KUB is ordered. The coder inputs data that is then transferred to line 21 of the CMS-1500 form, showing ICD-10-CM code R10.11, and line 24 field C showing CPT 74018. Which of the following has the coder demonstrated?

A) None of these
B) Linkage
C) Medical necessity
D) Medical necessity and linkage