CPT^® 73085, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Upper Extremities

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 73085 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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In this procedure, the provider performs imaging supervision and interpretation of an elbow joint study. The provider injects contrast material and/or air into the patient’s elbow joint and takes a series of X–rays as it flows through the joint to evaluate the joint structures for conditions such as arthritis, adhesive capsulitis, or a frozen joint, tears, or abnormalities of the cartilage. Report this code to represent only imaging supervision and interpretation for this procedure.

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