CPT^® 73706, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Lower Extremities

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 73706 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 a computed tomography angiography of the lower extremity. He uses contrast and may take noncontrast images as well. After taking the images, he uses a computerized process to select the most relevant view of the images taken. The provider performs this radiology procedure for screening of arterial disease and help providers detect aneurysms, thrombosis, and ischemia in the arteries.

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documentation requirements for CPT 75635 vs 73706

[b]documentation requirements clarification on 75635[/b] Hey Jim- Thank you sir. Please forgive me, but are there specific anatomical documentation requirements to meet CPT 75635? If the study is ... [ Read More ]

documentation requirements for CPT 75635 vs 73706

[QUOTE="rpollard, post: 449878, member: 42745"]Good morning- What are the documentation requirements for CPT 75635? Does the physician have to specify "runoffs" (if he views to the feet) to use cod... [ Read More ]

documentation requirements for CPT 75635 vs 73706

Good morning- What are the documentation requirements for CPT 75635? Does the physician have to specify "runoffs" (if he views to the feet) to use code 75635? Is CPT 75635 generally performed for d... [ Read More ]

CPT Code 75635 question

[b]75635[/b] 75635 includes the abdominal aorta. If they only did the extremities you should look at using 73706. If both extremities were done you can bill this code twice with RT/LT modifiers attac... [ Read More ]

CT venogram help me! :0)

[QUOTE="polycoder, post: 309950, member: 14171"]Look at 73700, 73701, 73702 if no multiplanar MIPS are done. (Mips are not usually done with with images in the venous phase). If Multiplanar MIPS are d... [ Read More ]

CT venogram help me! :0)

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Reimbursements/Credentialing - IDTF vs Office

Calling all colleagues :-) I am trying to find some reimbursement information and some further information on the best way to setup a new center. I have a group of physicians that want to form a CTA... [ Read More ]

CTA pelvis with runoff

How do you code a CTA pelvis with runoff? The abdomen was not done. Is it 72191, 73706 x 2, and are any modifiers needed? Insurance is Medicare. Thanks! Danielle Kaszner, CPC... [ Read More ]

CTA run-off (femoral to foot)?

Is he also imaging the aorta? He asked only about the legs. If all he is doing is the legs, then you would code 73706 (x 2 if both are ordered and medically necessary, x 1 if one was comparison or j... [ Read More ]

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