CPT Codes For X-Rays Of The Shoulder Area (2023)
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 views.
Short description: Complete shoulder radiologic exam, min 2 views.
CPT Code 73010
Long description: Radiologic examination scapula, complete.
Short description: Scapula radiologic exam, complete.
CPT Code 73040
Long description: Radiologic examination, shoulder, arthrography, radiological supervision and interpretation.
Short description: Shoulder arthrography exam, with supervision.
CPT Code 73050
Long description: Radiologic examination acromioclavicular joints, bilateral, with or without weighted distraction.
Short description: Bilateral Acromioclavicular joint radiologic exam.
CPT Code 73060
Long description: Radiologic examination humerus, minimum of 2 views.
Short description: Humerus radiologic exam, min 2 views.