CPT^® 72114, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Spine and Pelvis

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 72114 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Spine and Pelvis.

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In this diagnostic service, the provider performs a complete radiological study of the lumbar spine. He performs a minimum of six views that include the bending views of the spine.

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72110 vs 72114....Are lateral views the same view?

I'm looking for some clarification on lateral views. Are all lateral views considered the same view? See the report below, three of the views say lateral, are they the same view or are they different?... [ Read More ]

Cpt 72082

Our physician ordered a scoliolis series with additional bending lumbosacral and cervical views. Can we bill the 72082 with 72114 and 72052 or should we bill only the 72084? Our x-ray tech said accor... [ Read More ]

L/spine f/e

[QUOTE="JASC22, post: 198080, member: 36433"]I know that the l/spine codes have been revised.... the 72114 is for "complete" min 6v. What makes a "complete" l/spine? How would the following be coded... [ Read More ]

L/spine f/e

I know that the l/spine codes have been revised.... the 72114 is for "complete" min 6v. What makes a "complete" l/spine? How would the following be coded: AP-LAT-FLEX-EXT-RT BEND-LT BEND? (6vw) it ... [ Read More ]

List of 2012 CPT Radiology code changes

[QUOTE="c422rad, post: 184744, member: 64364"]2012 CPT Changes Affecting Radiology REVISIONS 22520 Percutaneous vertebroplasty (bone biopsy included when performed), 1 vertebral body, unilateral or b... [ Read More ]

List of 2012 CPT Radiology code changes

2012 CPT Changes Affecting Radiology REVISIONS 22520 Percutaneous vertebroplasty (bone biopsy included when performed), 1 vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral injection; thoracic 22521 lumbar 2252... [ Read More ]

Lumbar x-ray

[b]Suggestion[/b] Cpt 72114... [ Read More ]

Lumbar x-ray

Lateral view of lumbar spine with flexion, extension, and neutral positioning as well as AP view. Would i bill 72110 or 72114? Thanks:-)... [ Read More ]

Spine x-ray question

Per CSI - 72069 describes a procedure where the patient stands with his or her back to the X-ray machine. One image is taken of the thoracolumbar portions of the spine on one 36 inch film. 72114 and ... [ Read More ]

Spine x-ray question

The code 72069 does not specify a number of views in the description in the CPT book, so is there a specific number of views or does it matter? And for codes such as 72114 and 72120 where the descrip... [ Read More ]

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