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Published on Tue Sep 27, 2016

Question: What are the new codes for scoliosis X-rays assessment introduced this year? > Colorado Subscriber Answer: CPT® 2016 replaced 72090 (Radiologic examination, spine; scoliosis study, including supine and erect studies) with 72081 (Radiologic examination, spine, entire thoracic and lumbar, including skull, cervical and sacral spine if performed [e.g., scoliosis evaluation]; one view) for full spine single view, and three successive codes [...]
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