Wiki Views..

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Would anyone know where I would be able to find specific documentation on what constitutes a "view"? For example, 72072, "Thoracic Spine 3views." I need to know which views that might include, "AP, Lateral, Swimmers?"

Apparently I have a transcriptionist that is saying a swimmers view is included in a lateral view and therefore only makes "1 view". I was never taught that, but I never have actually seen any documentation supporting it either. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have searched high and low and came up with nothing!

 

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Diagnostic X-Rays — Spine:

72010 Spine, entire, A-P & Lateral
72020 Spine, single view, specify level
72040 Cervical spine, A-P & Lateral
72050 Cervical spine, minimum 4 views
72052 Cervical spine, complete including oblique and flexion and/or extension studies
72070 Thoracic spine, A-P and Lateral
72072 Thoracic spine, including Swimmer's view of the cervicothoracic junction
72074 Thoracic spine complete, including obliques, minimum 4 views
72080 Spine, thoracic lumbar junction, A-P & Lateral
72090 Scoliosis study, including supine and erect studies
72100 Lumbosacral, A-P & Lateral
72110 Lumbosacral, complete with oblique views, 4 views
72114 Lumbosacral, complete including bending views
72120 Lumbosacral, bending views only, minimum 4 views
72170 Pelvis, A-P only
72180 Pelvis, stereo
I got this from and hope it helps your concern:

http://www.medicalinsurancebillingcoding.com/How-to-Bill-Subluxation.html

 

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Thanks so much Jackie, that helped a lot!