72080

CPT^® 72080, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Spine and Pelvis

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 72080 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 two X–ray views of the area where the thoracic spine meets the lumbar spine to examine the patient's thoracolumbar junction for abnormal curves, fractures, or cancer.

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72080 and 72100

Can you bill 72080, 72100-59 with Medicare? Somehow my claim got rejected. Thank you. Blackhorse, CPC-A... [ Read More ]

Billing 72020 multiple times

I personally think that 72020 is incorrect, altogether. The code for Imaging of the thoracic spine (2 views) is 72070 and for the lumbar is 72148. Now that is without contrast. You may also want to... [ Read More ]

Spinal hardware fracture????

Does anyone have any insight on how to code this, this is for a 72080 Radiologic examination, spine; thoracolumbar, 2 views. This patient has severe scoliosis with pedicle screws and rods and bone gr... [ Read More ]

Thoracic Spine

Hi, I review - audit for Diag Radiology. My thought is it is indeed a separate lateral view, but not sure it can be coded as an additional single view (72080-52) in addition to the 72080 (most likely... [ Read More ]

2016 CPT Pain Update

64461 Paravertebral block (PVB) (paravertebral block), thoracic single injection site (including imaging guidance, when performed) 64462 second and any additional injection site(s) (including imaging... [ Read More ]

scoliosis studies

I have a provider that is doing 2 views of the thoracic spine and 2 views of the lumbar spine and "fusing" the two together on their PACS system because there equipment does not allow for a single vie... [ Read More ]

4 View Thoracolumbar (T-L) Spine

Thank you for your response. We are considering billing 72080 with a quantity of two since we are not performing a true, complete 2V Thoracic and Lumbar spine series to support 72070 & 72100.... [ Read More ]

4 View Thoracolumbar (T-L) Spine

I would like to hear recommendations on how to bill for a 4 View Thoracolumbar (T-L) spine. The physican has ordered AP, Lateral, Flexion and Extension views of the T-L Spine. The only T-L cpt code ... [ Read More ]

Scoliosis x-ray

What would be the best CPT in the below scenario: 72010 or 72069 or 72080 SCOLIOSIS SERIES, TWO VIEWS, 12/29/10 AT 0754 HOURS HISTORY: Scoliosis follow-up. DISCUSSION: Standing AP and lateral v... [ Read More ]

? correct CPT codes - Not sure what CPT codes

Not sure what CPT codes should be used for this report? Order is for 72010, 72040 and 72070 I'm leaning towards 72040, 72070 and possibly 72080??? Help:-) CERVICAL/THORACIC SPINE, SCOLIOSIS SERI... [ Read More ]

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