CPT^® 73650, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Lower Extremities

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 73650 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 two X–ray views of the calcaneus (heel bone) to assess injury, fracture, arthritis, tumor, or congenital abnormality.

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