Wiki coding xray clavicle

[bbux]

When completing bilateral clavicle films coding 73000, Should this be billed twice for both left and right with a modifier or only once.

 

[jpenland1]

re clavicle x-ray

i bill only once, 73000 is for complete clavicle.

Jen P

 

[srinivas r sajja]

I code it with RT/LT

 

[mkj2486]

73000 can be billed bilaterally, "complete" is referring to what is included in the views. If you look at other x-ray descriptions, say the shoulder 73030, this also includes the descriptor "complete"; however this code can be billed bilaterally.