72072

CPT^® 72072, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Spine and Pelvis

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 72072 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 three X–ray views of the thoracic spine. The goal of this thoracic radiological study is to examine the spine for conditions such as abnormal curves, fractures, or cancer.

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Thoracic spine

[b]thoracic spine[/b] 72070 is correct because frontal and lateral is only 2 views. 72072 would be for 3 views.... [ Read More ]

Thoracic spine

Is 72072 the correct CPT code for Frontal and Lateral views of the thoracic spine? I'm thinking it's not but we're being denied because the hospital code it 7272 and we coded it 72070. Simple questi... [ Read More ]

Radiology

how do you bill 72100 and 72072 for NF? Is it considered to be on the same body part?... [ Read More ]

Thoracic x-ray views

RADIOGRAPHS OF THE THORACIC SPINE: MAY 25, 2011 CLINICAL INDICATION: Sports related to the lower thoracic pain COMPARISON: None. FINDINGS:AP and lateral views are obtained.Total 3 views obtained.Th... [ Read More ]

Views ? on x-ray

If AP and lateral views - 72070 If 3 Views - 72072. In your case, consider only 3 views rather than considering AP and lateral views as this counts only two views. If 3 Views are mentioned, but AP,... [ Read More ]

Views ? on x-ray

Even though the reports states AP and lateral it still states 3 views. It can be 2 AP and 1 lateral or 1 AP and 2 lateral a total of 3 views. I would bill 72072 for 3 views.:)... [ Read More ]

Views ? on x-ray

Pt had an x-ray of the thoracic spine.....what would be the appropriate CPT code? My choice is 72070, office manager says to bill 72072?? Thanks. THORACIC SPINE RADIOGRAPHS: 4/14/2010 CLINICAL IND... [ 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 ]

Views..

Diagnostic X-Rays — Spine: 72010 Spine, entire, A-P & Lateral 72020 Spine, single view, specify level 72040 Cervical spine, A-P & Lateral 72050 Cervical spine, minimum 4 views 72052 Cervical s... [ Read More ]

Views..

Would anyone know where I would be able to find [U]specific documentation [/U]on what constitutes a "view"? For example, 72072, "Thoracic Spine 3views." I need to know which views that might include, ... [ Read More ]

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