CPT^® 72170, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Spine and Pelvis

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 72170 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 procedure, the provider takes one or two X–ray images of the pelvic bone to check for any fracture, swelling, or reason of pain in the pelvis.

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Modifer 59 usage

The description for the 73501 states: ........, with pelvis when performed; 1 view Therefore the 72170 is inclusive and not separately billable... [ Read More ]

Modifer 59 usage

Can someone explain to me the logic of adding A 59 MOD TO THE RADIOLOGY CODES HERE IS THE BREAKDOWN? 72170 59LT 73501 59LT BOTH HAVE THE SAME DX, I AM CONFUSED BECAUSE THE 72170 DENIED AS INAPPROPRIAT... [ Read More ]

Modifer 59 usage

bundled xrays

[QUOTE="solocoder, post: 419066, member: 82089"]Can someone tell me if there is anything that would justify unbundling hip xray (73502) and a pelvis xray (72170), both taken in the same session, same ... [ Read More ]

bundled xrays

Can someone tell me if there is anything that would justify unbundling hip xray (73502) and a pelvis xray (72170), both taken in the same session, same diagnosis on both? Maybe I'm missing something?... [ Read More ]

April 2016 oxnard/camarillo minutes

Ventura County (Oxnard/Camarillo) Minutes April 27, 2016 6-8PM 21 members in attendance 5 officers in attendance 6pm Stephanie Brooks, President Welcome new members May 25th marks the day for MA... [ Read More ]

72170 v 73521 child bilateral hips

We have an order for bilateral hips for hip pain on an 11yo. Our tech says since this is the same protocol for 72170, 1-2v pelvis, it should be billed as that since the old 73540 child hips code is d... [ Read More ]

clarify new radiology xray code HIPS

[b]Found my answer[/b] I don't have a subscription or access to this publication but was given this excerpt from a Radiology Tech. who does have access. It answers my question that yes, the total num... [ Read More ]

Bilateral Pelvis Orthopaedic coding 72170

[QUOTE="shajuanda, post: 357794, member: 73394"]Good Morning, Hope all is well with each of you. Does anyone have the guidelines for coding 72170 bilateral, is it one code when there are 3 views? Modi... [ Read More ]

Bilateral Pelvis Orthopaedic coding 72170

Good Morning, Hope all is well with each of you. Does anyone have the guidelines for coding 72170 bilateral, is it one code when there are 3 views? Modifiers? Any insight is very much appreciative!:D ... [ Read More ]

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