CPT^® 73521, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Lower Extremities

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 73521 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Lower Extremities.

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In this diagnostic procedure, the provider takes two X–ray images from different projections (directions or angles) of both hips, left and right, to check for fracture, swelling, or other reasons for pain in the hip area, including pelvis when performed.

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Hip/Pelvis x-ray queston.

[QUOTE="msreddoch, post: 495525, member: 760704"] Hi. I am going to answer this from an x-ray tech's perspective (which I am). Yes, you are correct; an AP Pelvis would be the 5th view. Here is why: ... [ Read More ]

Help! Bilat Hip Xray

I believe this would be the 73521 Bilateral, 2 views. I read that as each hip had 2 views done. The 73522 is reading to me as each hip had 3-4 views.... [ Read More ]

Help! Bilat Hip Xray

Our office has mixed reviews on how to code bilateral hip xrays. Imaging was done of 2 views of EACH hip (4 images total). Some coworkers believe this would qualify for 73521 (bilateral hip, 2 views... [ Read More ]

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[QUOTE="CorePhysicians, post: 510773, member: 825740"] what is the replacement for code 73520 xray of hips bilateral with pelvis, i'm getting a denial stating code is invalid [/QUOTE] That code was d... [ Read More ]

How do I code an xray of bilateral hips, 1 view?

[QUOTE="sbarbour3, post: 476128, member: 327918"] I do not see a code for 1 view of bilateral hips w/pelvis, 73521 is a minimum of 2 views. Can anyone help me? [/QUOTE] You can just report 73521 w/ m... [ Read More ]

How do I code an xray of bilateral hips, 1 view?

I do not see a code for 1 view of bilateral hips w/pelvis, 73521 is a minimum of 2 views. Can anyone help me?... [ Read More ]

clarify new radiology xray code HIPS

[b]Please, further clarification:[/b] When is 73521 reported? My understanding is there must be at least TWO views of EACH hip to count as two view bilateral, plus one pelvis in order to bill 73522.... [ Read More ]

Clarify count of views on new bilateral HIP cpt codes

[QUOTE="raechelz, post: 416863, member: 60620"]Hello fellow coders: We are having a discussion in my office and need others thoughts: example is : AP and Lateral done on both RT and LT hip I have... [ Read More ]

Clarify count of views on new bilateral HIP cpt codes

[b]coding[/b] Hi, I think we should code it as 73521 that is xray hips bilateral with 2 views as ap and lateral these are considered as 2 views and 73521 is for bilateral hip xray. so I will go wit... [ Read More ]

Clarify new HIP codes and how to count the views in radiology

Hello fellow coders: We are having a discussion in my office and need others thoughts: example is : AP and Lateral done on both RT and LT hip I have 3 coders that all code it different. cpts are... [ Read More ]

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