CPT^® 73590, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Lower Extremities

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 73590 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Lower Extremities.

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In this procedure, the provider takes two X–ray views of the tibia and fibula bones to check for any fracture, swelling, or reason for pain in the lower leg area.

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Xrays of Infants - CPTs 73092 & 73592

I wouldn't use the unlisted code - I'd use the appropriate x-ray code for the body part being imaged. For example, 73090 is an x-ray of the forearm and 73590 is an x-ray of the tibia & fibula. There ... [ Read More ]

Foot x-ray denial due to many/frequency of service

Hi everyone, Our Podiatrist performs foot xray in the office. But we received a denial from Medicare for CPT codes 73600 (LT ankle x-ray), 73630 (LT foot x-ray), 73590 (LT tibia/fibula x-ray) on th... [ Read More ]

Radiology Help- Hips to Ankles

How should I code for ONE view of the hips to ankles? There is no code for that. I guess I could possibly do 73551-52 and 73590-52? Although some may say that’s still billing for two views….. ... [ Read More ]

99283 w/MOD25

[QUOTE="bertrandr, post: 340162, member: 209819"]I have a question concerning how to code ER E/M visits. I'm looking at a case where a patient was seen in the ER for an ankle injury. Based on the nu... [ Read More ]

99283 w/MOD25

I have a question concerning how to code ER E/M visits. I'm looking at a case where a patient was seen in the ER for an ankle injury. Based on the nurse's log, the patient was brought to the exam ro... [ Read More ]

73590

I have pretty much the same question. If MORE than 2 views are taken of the tibia & fibula (in my case they are taking 3 views), how should this be coded? CPT 73590 includes only "2 views". Any rad... [ Read More ]

73590

I feel as if this is a stupid question but need help as I am new to coding radiology - the above code states that it is 2 views but the report that I am coding states that they did 4 views. I take it... [ Read More ]

Cpt 77077?

I have had these before for an adult, I have used 73550 & 73590 as long as it documents looking at both sections. From these views they can also see the joints so these would not be necessary.... [ Read More ]

Office controversy over appropriate CPT codes?

The controversery is over the correct CPT codes to use. I have been using : 73550-52 x 2 73590-52 x 2 73562 x 2... [ Read More ]

Diagnosis on Physician Orders

The order is ok as he has written for the DX. It states what he wants and why. Stating right leg pain would not change the DX code. But there is a difference in DX code between leg pain, or stiffness... [ Read More ]

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