RADIOGRAPHS OF THE THORACIC SPINE: MAY 25, 2011
CLINICAL INDICATION: Sports related to the lower thoracic pain
COMPARISON: None.
FINDINGS:AP and lateral views are obtained.Total 3 views obtained.The paraspinal soft tissue planes are within limits of normal.No loss of thoracic vertebral body height.No malalignment.There is mild rightward curvature of the thoracolumbar spine which maybe positional.
IMPRESSION:No acute compression deformity or malalignment.
Question if this x-ray should be billed as 72070 or 72072?
Is this true? A three view study of the thoracic spine involves AP, and two laterals; a lateral of the lower thoracic and a swimmers view to visualize the upper thoracic laterally
CLINICAL INDICATION: Sports related to the lower thoracic pain
COMPARISON: None.
FINDINGS:AP and lateral views are obtained.Total 3 views obtained.The paraspinal soft tissue planes are within limits of normal.No loss of thoracic vertebral body height.No malalignment.There is mild rightward curvature of the thoracolumbar spine which maybe positional.
IMPRESSION:No acute compression deformity or malalignment.
Question if this x-ray should be billed as 72070 or 72072?
Is this true? A three view study of the thoracic spine involves AP, and two laterals; a lateral of the lower thoracic and a swimmers view to visualize the upper thoracic laterally
