72074

CPT^® 72074, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Spine and Pelvis

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 72074 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 a minimum of 4 X–rays 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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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 ]

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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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 ]

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