CPT^® 72133, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Spine and Pelvis

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 72133 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 lumbar spine without using contrast material. He then follows with contrast material and takes more images.

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Ct Sacrum

[b]CT Sacrum[/b] Hi! You should look at CT Spine, Lumbar 72129 w/ contrast 72131 w/out contrast OR 72133 w/out & w/ contrast... [ Read More ]

CT Abdomen and Pelvic

CT Lumbar w-o contrast: 72131 CT Lumbar with contrast: 72132 CT Lumbar w/w-o contrast: 72133 =============================== CT Pelvis w-o contrast: 72192 CT Pelvis with contrast: 72193 CT P... [ Read More ]

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