CPT^® 72127, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Spine and Pelvis

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 72127 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 computed tomography, or CT, examination of the cervical spine without contrast material, and then again after injection of a contrast material.

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CT Scan

If the radiologist owns the equipment used to perform the scan, then report the global code - 72127. If the radiologist performed only the professional component [most likely], report code 72127-26. ... [ Read More ]

CT Scan

CT scan of the cervical spine without contrast material followed by contrast material with additional sections taken. I am the Biller for the radiologist who supervised, interpreted and dictated the r... [ Read More ]

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