CPT^® 73722, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Lower Extremities

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 73722 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 diagnostic procedure, the provider performs magnetic resonance imaging of a joint in a patient’s lower extremity using contrast material.

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TC Modifier Coding/Billing

Pam are you saying that it is appropriate to bill for the 73722-TC as well as the 27093, A9585, and 76492-26? I just need a little further insight before I report back to my practice. Thank you! Me... [ Read More ]

TC Modifier Coding/Billing

Hi there! As coders we have run into a situation with MRI coding and billing that has stumped us. I am very eager for insight in this area if at all possible... In the event that a patient comes in ... [ Read More ]

LT, RT and CPT -50

[b]mod 50 versus site modifiers RT and LT[/b] Hi all, here is an Q & A from CPT Coding Assistant, June 2006 Pages: 16-17 concerning use of mod 50 versus site modifiers RT and LT. From a CPT coding ... [ Read More ]

MRI-Mod LT/RT

Use 73721-LT and 73721-RT for Hip MRI if the procedure performed without contrast for with contrast use 73722 and for with and without contrast use 73723. Thanks, Vikas Maheshwari MBA-HCS, CPC-H... [ Read More ]

metatarsophalangeal joint arthrogram

[QUOTE="pharmon, post: 24154, member: 14990"]There is no real CPT code that I can find for a hand/finger. Do you use te unlisted?[/QUOTE] Metatarsal is the foot, are you looking for the foot or hand... [ Read More ]

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