I'm drawing a complete blank. Our x-ray tech wants to do a bilateral x-ray but with both hands on the plate (not sure if that's what it's called). I don't know if I consider that bilateral since we are technically only taking 1 "picture". Is this correct thinking or am I reading too much into it?
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- Thread starter lisashernandez
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I think in that case you would go by views.
2 views of both hands(1 plate)=73120
That's my opinion.
2 views of both hands(1 plate)=73120
That's my opinion.
nettiejo6
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If it is being done to view the joints, I would use 77077.
Depends on the reason for exam:
Is the other hand for comparison only? Comparison views are usually unbillable but check your carrier policy.
If both are diagnostic, and both hands are on one plate, you have 1 view left and 1 view right. Since there is no 1v hand, you have to append the 52 to the 2v: 73120/52RT & 73120/52LT
See also 77072, bone age study. Use this code if the reason for exam is bone age. This is typically done on children, usually one view hand/wrist to assess physical development. There are no requirements for views on this code.
Is the other hand for comparison only? Comparison views are usually unbillable but check your carrier policy.
If both are diagnostic, and both hands are on one plate, you have 1 view left and 1 view right. Since there is no 1v hand, you have to append the 52 to the 2v: 73120/52RT & 73120/52LT
See also 77072, bone age study. Use this code if the reason for exam is bone age. This is typically done on children, usually one view hand/wrist to assess physical development. There are no requirements for views on this code.