Physician 2nd Qtr 2016 Radiology IRR Case Study #1 – Spine

64yoM CIGNA SI-PPO/OAP
Provider Specialty: Urgent Care
Request Initiated: 03/26/2016

CPT: 72158
MRI Lumbar Spine, (spinal canal and contents), without and with contrast

ICD10: M54.5 Low back pain

Nurse Reviewer Note:
Per ACDS notes/fax: Urgent Care req MRI L spine wow for 64yoM c/o back pain, pain to left hip down left leg with numbness in left foot x unspecified duration.
Reason: Evaluation.

FOV: 02/05/2016 LOV: 03/25/2016

PE: 03/25/2016 ROM positive seated leg raise, mild decreased patellar reflex on left. Axial loading painful.

PMH: Hx of back surgery in 1999 (L4-L5 fusion). No personal hx of CA or recent injury.

TX: Robaxin, ketorolac, aspirin x duration unspecified.

Prior Imaging: 02/05/2016 X-ray L spine - Degenerative changes.

Reviewed ACDS notes and fax.

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