CPT^® 73525, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Lower Extremities

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 73525 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 procedure, the provider performs imaging supervision and interpretation of a hip joint study. The provider injects contrast material into the hip joint and takes a series of X–rays as it flows through the joint to evaluate the different joint structures. Report this code to represent only imaging supervision and interpretation for this procedure.

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TC Modifier Coding/Billing

Hi there! As coders we have run into a situation with MRI coding and billing that has stumped us. I am very eager for insight in this area if at all possible... In the event that a patient comes in ... [ Read More ]

27093 and 73525

Here are some additional references I could find for your question. AMA CPT Section Guidelines Supervision and Interpretation (Radiology) Imaging may be required during the performance of certain ... [ Read More ]

27093 and 73525

I'm in need of some assistance to verify that an Op Report was documented correctly for CPT codes 27093 and 73525. Below is how the report reads: "[U]PROCEDURE NOTE-[/U] AP and lateral views of the l... [ Read More ]

27093 bilaterally

For radiologic supervision and interpretation, see 73525. As seen above typically 27093 would be billed with 73525 which has bilateral payment indicator of 3 below is the definition of that payment i... [ Read More ]

Radiology and modifier 26

I am not clear on modifier 26 and radiology codes that include supervision and interpretation. Wouldn't adding a modifier 26 to code 73525 Radiologic examination, hip arthrography, radiological super... [ Read More ]

Intercostal Nerve Block and Fluoro Guidance

AMA CPT Assistant from 2008 states that 64400-64450 would correspond with 77002, and it is known that CMS NCCI bundle CPT 77002 with the majority of these codes. CPT 77003 would not be used in conjunc... [ Read More ]

20610&77002, vs. 23350&77002

[QUOTE="Buckmiller26, post: 378839, member: 352666"]kivbar16 When you are billing the 27370, are you really doing the knee arthrography? Per CPT (copied from encoder): (Answer: Yes, we maintain a pe... [ Read More ]

Hip Arthrogram

You would only code 27095 and 73525. You can't bill 77002 in conjunction with 73525.... [ Read More ]

Hip Arthrogram

Need some help with this one. The op report is posted below. I am coding for the physician, not the facility. There is some confusion between myself & other coders on the correct codes for this proced... [ Read More ]

20610 with 27093

Hi, our pain doc frequently performs arthrocentesis with depo injection and aspiration and joint arthrogram under fluoroscopic guidance in the same session. The note reads: Under the guidance of flu... [ Read More ]

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