AMA CPT® Assistant - 2006 Issue 12 (December)
Radiology (December 2006)
December 2006 page 22 Special Issue 2006 Q&As: Radiology Question What code(s) are reported for a bilateral hip X ray with two views on each side without an anteroposterior (AP) view of the pelvis (adult patient)? AMA Comment An AP view of the pelvis, as well as additional views of both hips, is the appropriate method of examination when a bilateral hip study is ordered. In addition to the AP view of the pelvis, at least one more view of each hip, typically a coned-down frog leg lateral view, is obtained amounting to three views: one AP view...
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Article Overview
This article explains a radiology coding question from December 2006 about reporting bilateral hip imaging when the study is performed with fewer views than typically expected. It is aimed at coders, billers, and radiology staff who need to understand the general documentation and reporting considerations referenced in the AMA’s guidance. The discussion centers on CPT-based radiology reporting and mentions related modifier usage in the context of bilateral studies and separately ordered unilateral examinations.
Why This Topic Matters
Radiology coding often depends on how the imaging study was ordered and performed, as well as how the service was documented. This article is relevant for determining whether a bilateral hip exam should be reported as one study or as separate unilateral studies and for recognizing the general role of modifiers in that context.
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December 2006 page 22
A radiology Q&A from the December 2006 issue covering billing and reporting considerations for bilateral hip imaging studies.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames a bilateral hip radiology reporting question
- What general documentation and view-completeness issues are discussed
- How the guidance references CPT-based radiology reporting in a bilateral study context
- What modifier categories are mentioned for radiology claims processing
Who Should Read This
- Radiology coders
- Medical billers
- Physician office staff
- Outpatient coding professionals
- Compliance staff
Codes Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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