72050

CPT^® 72050, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Spine and Pelvis

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 72050 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Spine and Pelvis.

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In this diagnostic procedure, the provider performs four to five X–ray views of the cervical spine. The provider performs this cervical radiological study to examine the spine for conditions affecting the spine such as abnormal curves, fractures, or cancer.

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Multiple view x-ray, 1 unique test or multiple?

Hello, We are having a debate at the office. If the provider orders a 4 view cervical x-ray and a cervical MRI - would this be considered low (2 unique tests - 1 for the x-ray, 1 for the MRI). Wou... [ Read More ]

Anesthesia, ASC, Pmgt

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Single View Cervical Spine X-rays

My issue relates to the changes to CPT Codes 72040 – Radiologic examination, spine, cervical; 3 views or less & 72050 – Radiologic examination, spine, cervical; 4 or 5 views & 72052 – Radiologic... [ Read More ]

2013 new CPT codes - The CPT coding

[QUOTE="chembree, post: 238109, member: 64364"]The CPT coding changes for 2013 have been released. Understanding the new codes is crucial to obtaining the proper reimbursement for your services and AD... [ Read More ]

2013 new CPT codes - The CPT coding

The CPT coding changes for 2013 have been released. Understanding the new codes is crucial to obtaining the proper reimbursement for your services and ADVOCATE has analyzed the changes and provided th... [ Read More ]

Need CPT code - cervical spine

Lay Description A radiologic examination of the cervical spine is performed that includes a minimum of two views in 72040, a minimum of four views in 72050, and a complete study in 72052. The... [ Read More ]

Need CPT code - cervical spine

Hi, Kindly clarify with document how we can code cervical spine five views with flexion and extension, whether we can code 72050 or 72052? Thanks, K.Ujinraj.cpc... [ Read More ]

Cervical spine five views with flexion and extension

Hi, Kindly clarify with document how we can code cervical spine five views with flexion and extension, whether we can code 72050 or 72052? Thanks, K.Ujinraj.cpc... [ Read More ]

? correct CPT for c-spine x-ray

Hi Kimberly. The report said that no abnormal motion with flexion or extension were seen, yet in FINDINGS it only mentions AP, lateral and oblique views and none of those views are able to tell wheth... [ Read More ]

spinal xrays - I was just wondering

CCI edits bundle 72040, 72070, 72100 into 72010 72010 72020 72010 [B]72040[/B] 72010 72050 72010 72052 72010 72069 72010 [B]72070[/B] 72010 72072 72010 72074 72010 72080 72010 72090 72010 ... [ Read More ]

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