Low Back Pain: Use of Imaging Studies

This is for Patients between the ages of 18 and 49. ChiroSuiteEHR calculates age based on the date of birth entered in the Patient Information window.

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In the patient diagnosis file, at least one of the following ICD codes must be present:

      353.4

      355

      648.7

      721.3

      721.42

      722.52

      724.2

      724.9

      739.3

      846

      847.2

      953.2

 

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In the DIR (diagnostic imaging report), there must be an entry for either/both pelvic or lumbar imaging dated within 28 days of the diagnosis. Select Lumbar or Pelvic, or one of the combination regions that includes lumbar or pelvic, from the Regions list. Obviously, enter the view(s) and findings and then save the entries.

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On the Plan window, select the x-ray item that is appropriate for the service you performed.

 

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