New Category III codes have been introduced for radiostereometric analysis
0348T Radiologic examination, radiostereometric analysis (RSA); spine, (includes cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral, when performed)
0349T Radiologic examination, radiostereometric analysis (RSA); upper extremity(ies), (includes shoulder, elbow, and wrist, when performed)
0350T Radiologic examination, radiostereometric analysis (RSA); lower extremity(ies), (includes hip, proximal femur, knee, and ankle, when performed)
Category III codes are temporary codes created for emerging technology, services, and procedures. Use of these Category III codes allow data collection for these services and procedures.
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