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CPT® 73000, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Upper Extremities

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 73000 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Upper Extremities.

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The provider performs a complete X–ray study of the clavicle (collarbone) to assess a fracture or other injury and conditions like arthritis, bone spurs, tumors, or congenital abnormalities. 

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X-RAY'S -when the coding description says "complete"
I am a new coder working in an Orthopedic Sports Clinic. When a code discription says "complete" how many views is that referring too? Example: CPT 73000 says, "Radiologic examination; clavicle, compl... [ Read More ]
Clavicle X-ray (twice)
Hello! How would you code this? The DR did 2 Clavicle x-rays on the left side. Would you bill it 73000/LT x2 or 73000/50? It seems the insurance companies only want to pay for 1 of the x-rays n... [ Read More ]
76000 & 73000 ORIF Clavicle
I work in an acute care facility. My question pertains to the surgeon asking that both a 76000 and 73000 be charged. The Op Note only states that the "C-arm was used to confirm placement of our plate,... [ Read More ]
76000 and 73000 during ORIF Clavicle
I work in an acute care facility. My question pertains to the surgeon asking that both a 76000 and 73000 be charged. The Op Note only states that the "C-arm was used to confirm placement of our plate,... [ Read More ]
coding xray clavicle
73000 can be billed bilaterally, "complete" is referring to what is included in the views. If you look at other x-ray descriptions, say the shoulder 73030, this also includes the descriptor "complete... [ Read More ]
coding xray clavicle
[b]re clavicle x-ray[/b] i bill only once, 73000 is for complete clavicle. Jen P... [ Read More ]
coding xray clavicle
When completing bilateral clavicle films coding 73000, Should this be billed twice for both left and right with a modifier or only once.... [ Read More ]
RT / LT or Mod-50 on CPC Exam
it seems to aways be an issue when to use rt/lt or .50. It's my understanding that rt/lt is used when it's possible to code a bilateral but ONLY ONE SIDE is done. Like, we have two arms but only the... [ Read More ]
Cpt Code Help
yes, I see the indicator code is '3', which means you certainly can use the rt/lt on the 73000. (and apparently it should be reimbursed without multiple procedure fee reduction!) :)... [ Read More ]
Cpt Code Help
I have report that reads Right and Left clavicle. Does CPT 73000 include both? Thank you :)... [ Read More ]
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