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X-rays:

See Through X-Ray Rules to Visualize Proper Coding

Published on Thu Aug 16, 2012

Using foot and toe modifiers correctly can be the key to reimbursement. Even beginning coders can tell you that the foot is an amazingly complex structure. So it stands to reason that X-raying the foot can cause all sorts of coding confusion. Take heart: Our expert advice will help you get a firm footing. More Toes Than Codes The six primary X-ray codes podiatrists encounter are: 73600 -- Radiologic examination, ankle; two views 73610 -- ... complete, minimum of three views 73620 -- Radiologic examination, foot; two views 73630 -- ... complete, minimum of three views 73650 --Radiologic examination; calcaneus, minimum of two views 73660 -- ... toe(s), minimum of two views. Podiatry offices most frequently use codes 73620 and 73630. Unlike what you find with many other CPT® codes, radiology codes aren't bundled with any other nonradiology procedures. But there is, however, a National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edit that affects them: You cannot [...]
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