What code replaced 73510?

Hip & Pelvis X-Rays In addition, a new series of more specific hip codes was created to replace codes 73510, 73520, and 73540. These describe both unilateral and bilateral procedures with various numbers of views and entail higher reimbursement than the old codes did.

Can 72170 and 73502 be billed together?

If you were coding a 1 view of the right hip and 1 view of the pelvis, that is a total of 2 views. The correct code in that scenario is 73502 for 2 views. Last, but not least, there also is a code for a single view of the pelvis (CPT code 72170) but it is only used if the pelvis is imaged without the hip.

What is cpt 73521?

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 73521 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Lower Extremities.

What CPT code replaced 73540?

Also, prior to 2016 there was also a specific code for X-ray exam of the pelvis and hips in an infant or child (73540). This code has been deleted, and the regular hip X-ray codes should now be used regardless of patient age.

What is cpt73610?

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 73610 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Lower Extremities.

What CPT code replaced 72090?

To report, see 72081, 72082, 72083, 72084) The 2016 code set deleted 72090 for a scoliosis radiologic exam. CPT® deleted this code along with 72010- Radiologic examination, spine, entire, survey study, anteroposterior and lateral, and 72069-Radiologic examination, spine, thoracolumbar, standing (scoliosis).

What is procedure code 73080?

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 73080 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Upper Extremities.

Does 73521 need a modifier?

Other related CPT codes for hip 73521 Do not use any 50 modifier for Hips bilateral X rays procedure. The CPT coding guidelines does not allow use of 50 modifier when bilateral CPT codes are available for coding.

Does 99024 need a modifier?

Post-operative visits should be reported with CPT code 99024 when the visit is furnished on the same day as an unrelated E/M service (billed with modifier 24).