CPT^® 73523, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Lower Extremities

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 73523 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 a minimum of five X–ray images of both hips, left and right, from different projections (directions or angles) to check for fracture, swelling, or other reasons for pain in the hip area, including pelvis when performed.

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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 ]

Hip/Pelvis x-ray queston.

Because the codes for hip x-rays state “with pelvis when performed”, does this mean that the pelvis would count as a separate view when it is performed? So if AP and Lateral views of right hip, A... [ 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 ]

Counting Views for CPT 73521-73523

This is what I found: According to CPT® Assistant October 2015, “Effective January 1, 2016,…New codes for hip have been established in the CPT 2016 code set to report hip X rays. For bilateral h... [ Read More ]

Counting Views for CPT 73521-73523

The new 2016 CPT codes have been revised for the bilateral hip x-rays. Previously code 73520 read "...hips, bilateral, minimum of 2 views of EACH hip including A/P pelvis". The new 2016 code set (733... [ Read More ]

clarify new radiology xray code HIPS

[b]Found my answer[/b] I don't have a subscription or access to this publication but was given this excerpt from a Radiology Tech. who does have access. It answers my question that yes, the total num... [ Read More ]

clarify new radiology xray code HIPS left pelvis questioning radiologist wording

On the New hip/pelvis codes 73501-73523 with the description is "when" pelvis is performed. I'm rejecting reports back to the radiologist but this wording "when" has left me questioning the pelvis d... [ Read More ]

Hip xrays denied for codes no longer valid

73501-uni hip w/ pelvis 1 view 73502-uni hip w/pelvis 2-3 views 73503- uni hip w/ pelvis min 4 views 73521- bil hips w/ pelvis 2 views 73522- bil hips w/ pelvis 3-4 views 73523- bil hips w/ pelvis min... [ Read More ]

Hip xrays denied for codes no longer valid

73501, 73502, 73503 73521 73522, 73523 hip all include pelvis when done and 73551 73552 femur.... [ Read More ]

2016 CPT Pain Update

64461 Paravertebral block (PVB) (paravertebral block), thoracic single injection site (including imaging guidance, when performed) 64462 second and any additional injection site(s) (including imaging... [ Read More ]

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