CPT^® 70200, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Head and Neck

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 70200 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Head and Neck.

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The provider performs orbital radiography, minimum of 4 views, for the detection of orbital fractures or foreign body in the eye.

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Pre mri metal check

I know this is old but what CPT codes were used ? 70200 or 70030 and did you bill out skull xrays also ?... [ Read More ]

Radiologic Coding Help Please

[b]Code 70200[/b] I tend to say that a modifier would not be appended to this code. If the 70200 specifies "minimum of 4 views", to me this means that any number up to 4 is covered by this code.... [ Read More ]

Radiologic Coding Help Please

[b]Radiology Coding question[/b] According to Carol Buck Step by Step to Medical Coding, If fewer than the total number of views specified in the code are taken, Modifier -52 would be used to indic... [ Read More ]

Radiology Coding Assistance Please

Could you use the 70200 with a -52 modifier? This gives you the foramina and the orbits with your 3 views.... [ Read More ]

Michelle Dunn Posts (00096920)

I would use 70190 because it states radiologic exam of the "optic foramina" and 70200 states "orbits" with a MINIMUM of 4 views and you states there were 3 views.... [ Read More ]

Radiology Coding Assistance Please

I am having a moment :=) Need help on correct CPT code: Radiologic examination, complete, orbits, 3 views, optic foramina 70200 or 70190 with rationale please. Thanks, ~Cindy Cillo, CPC... [ Read More ]

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