CPT® 72240, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Spine and Pelvis

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 72240 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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Summary

In this procedure, the provider performs imaging supervision and interpretation for a myelogram of the cervical spine, or the vertebrae in the neck area. The provider performs an injection of contrast material and takes a series of X–ray images to detect any injury or abnormal growth in the spinal canal and its contents. Report this code to represent only imaging supervision and interpretation for this procedure.

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