Wiki New Radiology Codes - HELP !!!!!

[madgejones10]

Absolutely do not see any new radiology codes that replace 73500, 73510 or 73520. All new codes include pelvis view. What do we use if we do NOT take AP pelvis? If we just take one view of hip, what is the correct code??

Also, with new code 73501, how do you take a unilateral hip with pelvis; 1 view ?????

 

[sathiyavathit]

X ray hip with pelvis

Hi,

As per new CPT changes, the code 73501 describes - Radiologic examination, hip, unilateral, with pelvis when performed; 1 view. This means unilateral hip 1 view performed.
It doesn't mean that pelvis should compulsorily be performed.

The code also includes pelvis if performed. So if one view hip is performed the code is same.
Hope you understand the description.

 

[CodingKing]

AMA likes to bundle. Since Pelvis is commonly included on a hip x-ray order they changed the code to be the same whether pelvis is completed or not. The main keywords to look for are "When Performed", "and/or", "or", "AND"