CPT^® 73120, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Upper Extremities

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 73120 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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X–rays of the extremities have been performed to assess injury, fracture, arthritis, bone spurs, tumors, or congenital abnormalities. Extremity X–rays include the hand, wrist, arm, foot, ankle, hip, leg, shoulder, or knee. X–rays of the affected site focus on the specific area that is injured or damaged.

Sometimes X–rays of the unaffected sites are also taken for comparison with the affected site.

This particular procedure is for 2 views of an X–ray of the hand.

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Bone age xray

I have a provider checking bone age on a pediatric patient. Provider ordered a hand/wrist 1 view but the 73120 is for 2 views. What code should I bill? Thanks!... [ Read More ]

Bone age study Hand/Wrist 1 view

I have a provider checking bone age on a pediatric patient. Provider ordered a hand/wrist 1 view but the 73120 is for 2 views. What code should I bill? Thanks!... [ Read More ]

73120 and 73130

If 3 views or more were done, code 73130, If 2 views were done, code 73120. If one view was done, code 73120-52.... [ Read More ]

73120 and 73130

Hello, I have a question on code 73130.. I have 73130 with 3 views being billed. BUT a 52 mod was added I was going to remove the 52 mod but a coworker was thinking to bill 73120 since the views were... [ Read More ]

Radiology coding

[b]Yes[/b] Yes for the hand depends on how many views for the code it would either be 73120 or 73130 X-Ray of Hand and 73140 X-Ray of Finger (s) Hope this helps :)... [ Read More ]

Radiology Questions

Depends on the reason for exam: Is the other hand for comparison only? Comparison views are usually unbillable but check your carrier policy. If both are diagnostic, and both hands are on one plate... [ Read More ]

Radiology Questions

I think in that case you would go by views. 2 views of both hands(1 plate)=73120 That's my opinion.... [ Read More ]

Hand Xrays

[b]hand xrays[/b] You should use the hand xray codes. Depending on your insurance carrier whether you can bill a quantity of 2. The most accurate would seem to be 73120 - 52 for each hand.... [ Read More ]

Hand Xrays

We are having a conflict of opinion on how to code this. BILATERAL HANDS, PA VIEW, 1 V. EACH: COMPARISON: None. HISTORY: Arthritis with hand pain. Both hands were on one film Is this: Joint s... [ Read More ]

Radiology expert out there! HELP...

Thank you all for your help. I did get the info I needed from the Radiology publication by AMA. I can use 73120 RT, 73120 LT and 73140- 59. Very much appreicated!... [ Read More ]

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