CPT^® 73600, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Lower Extremities

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 73600 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 ankle joint to check for any fracture, swelling, or reason for pain in the ankle.

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

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Fluoroscopy Coding

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knee/ankle x-rays

Good Morning! I have billed NC MCD.... 99213-25 73560-77 x-ray knee 73600 x-ray ankle MCD is denying 73560-77 stating "radiologic exam, knee; minimum of 3 views not allowed to b... [ Read More ]

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