AMA CPT® Assistant - 2002 Issue 5 (May)
Radiology (May 2002)
May 2002 page 18b Coding Consultation Radiology, 72010 (Q&A) Question How many views are included in a spine survey study (72010) of an adult? AMA Comment CPT code 72010, Radiologic examination, spine, entire, survey study, anteroposterior and lateral, is intended to be used to report a survey study of the entire spine. A survey study is commonly performed to obtain scoliosis measurements or evaluate for spine metastasis. This radiologic examination involves obtaining anteroposterior (AP) and lateral views of the entire spine. The number of films required will vary depending on the size of the film available and the...
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