72082

CPT^® 72082, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Spine and Pelvis

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 72082 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 takes X–ray images from two or three projections (directions or angles) of the entire thoracic (upper and middle) and lumbar (lower) spine to evaluate the patient for S–shaped curvature of the spine (scoliosis) or other spine abnormalities. The skull, neck (cervical) and tailbone (sacral) area of the spine may also be included.

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Radiology - 72082

Hello, I have a question I am hoping someone can help me with. So if the radiologist wants to do a scoliosis study 2 views (72082), but also wants to do flexion and extension views on the lumbar only.... [ Read More ]

Cpt 72082

I believe the bending view would be included but our x-ray tech is arguing that it should not be because she typically would not do a bending view when doing codes 72082. She thinks it is extra work s... [ Read More ]

Cpt 72082

Our physician ordered a scoliolis series with additional bending lumbosacral and cervical views. Can we bill the 72082 with 72114 and 72052 or should we bill only the 72084? Our x-ray tech said accor... [ Read More ]

2016 CPT Pain Update

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