Diagnostic imaging procedures of the lower extremity are described in the CPT manual with code range CPT 73502 until CPT 73730. These lower extremity X-ray procedures are used to identify abnormalities such as join swellings, fractures or more. Hip and pelvis X-rays are covered by CPT codes 73502 until 73525. Knee X-rays are described by…

The abdominal ultrasound CPT codes are covered with CPT 76700, CPT 76705, and CPT 76706. You can use CPT 76700 for a complete abdominal ultrasound, CPT 76705 for a limited abdominal ultrasound, and CPT 76706 for and ultrasound procedure for abdominal aortic aneurysm screening. CPT Code 76700 Long description: Ultrasound, abdominal, real time with image…

There are three CPT codes that can be used for complete or limited ultrasound procedures of the retroperitoneal area. Be aware that you can only bill the CPT codes below if the exam was limited to the retroperitoneal structures. A complete or limited ultrasound has to be billed with CPT 76700, CPT 76705, or 76706….

The CPT manual has published nine CPT codes for Computed Tomography (CT) of the abdomen and the pelvis. Below you can find the long and the short descriptions of the CPT codes for CT abdomen and pelvis, with and without contrast. CPT Code 72192 Long description: Computed tomography, pelvis; without contrast material. Short description: CT…

Chest X-rays are used to view images of the patient’s heart, blood vessels, chest bones, spine, airways and lungs. There are four chest X-ray CPT codes, namely, CPT 71045 for a chest X-ray for a single view, CPT 71046 for chest X-ray with two views, CPT 71047 is for a 3 view chest X-ray and…

The X-ray shoulder CPT codes cover six procedures as defined by AMA. Below are the procedural codes with the official long descriptors and short descriptions. CPT Code 73020 Long description: Radiologic examination, shoulder 1 view. Short description: Shoulde radiologcal examination, 1 view. CPT Code 73030 Long description : Radiologic examination, shoulder complete, minimum of 2…

The CPT manual defines two CPT codes for Foot X-Ray procedures. Below you can find the official descriptions of these codes and the short version of them. CPT Code 73620 Long description: Radiologic examination, foot 2 views. Short description: Foot x-ray, 2 views. CPT Code 73630 Long description: Radiologic examination, foot complete, minimum of 3…

CPT code 72148 may be reported for a service when the physician performs an MRI scan of the lumbar spine, including the spinal canal and contents, without administering contrast. Summary MRI is a radiation-free service, painless and not harmful like CT (Computed Tomographic) scans. CPT code 72148 provides high-quality visualization of the cervical spine in multiple planes…

CPT code 73221 reports a diagnostic technique that includes magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI imaging, of the upper extremity joints, such as the shoulder, elbow, wrist, or hand joints.  Description Of The CPT Code 73221 Contrast material is not used in this technique. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the patient’s upper extremity joints, such as…