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Use 72081-72084 to Report Scoliosis Evaluation X-rays

Published on Thu Feb 19, 2026

Question: A patient presented for a scoliosis evaluation, and their physician ordered cervical, thoracic, and lumbar X-rays. Should I bill the X-rays separately based on each spine section or should I use the 72081-72084 codes? Massachusetts Subscriber Answer: You’ll assign one code from the 72081-72084 (Radiologic examination, spine, entire thoracic and lumbar, including skull, cervical and sacral spine if performed [...]
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