72052

CPT^® 72052, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Spine and Pelvis

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 72052 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 six or more X–ray views of the cervical spine. The goal of this study is to examine the patient's spine for such conditions as abnormal curves, fractures, or cancer.

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New Spine Xrays codes

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Single View Cervical Spine X-rays

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[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 ]

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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

72052 willbe more appropriate... [ 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 ]

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