AMA CPT® Assistant - 2016 Issue 6 (June)
Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) (Q&A) (June 2016)
June 2016 page 9 Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Question: How are the radiology unilateral and bilateral hip codes (73501-73523) reported when both hips are imaged in the same session? Answer: If a bilateral hip X-ray study is ordered and medically indicated, it is appropriate to report a bilateral hip X-ray CPT code (73521-73523). If both hips are imaged in the same session, the bilateral codes should be used and the number of images totaled to select the correct code. If both hips are imaged in the same session, it is inappropriate to report the unilateral hip codes. Radiology:...
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