AMA CPT® Assistant - 2007 Issue 3 (March)
Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) (March 2007)
March 2007 page 10a Coding Communication: Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Question What is the appropriate code to report for CT of the hip joint? AMA Comment If the study is just of the hip, then the CT lower extremity codes ( 73700 - 73702 ) are appropriate, as the hip joint is right at the junction of the pelvis and lower extremity, and either code set (ie, lower extremity codes or pelvis, 72192 - 72194 ) would be appropriate, although lower extremity is preferable. Occasionally, a hip study includes portions of the pelvis, and because the hip is...
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Article Overview
This article discusses a radiology coding question from CPT Assistant focused on CT imaging of the hip area and its relationship to adjacent anatomic regions. It is intended for coders, radiology staff, and revenue cycle professionals who need to understand how this diagnostic imaging topic is addressed in the CPT framework. The article provides general guidance tied to a specific coding question and references the relevant imaging code groups used in this context.
Why This Topic Matters
Hip-region CT studies can overlap adjacent anatomic boundaries, so coders need to understand how the referenced imaging code groups are applied in this setting. This matters for accurate radiology reporting, claim submission, and consistent code selection in diagnostic imaging workflows.
Article Sections
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Coding Communication: Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging)
A coding communication format presenting a radiology billing question and an accompanying advisory response. The section focuses on diagnostic imaging of the hip region and the related anatomic code groups referenced in the discussion.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames a diagnostic radiology coding question involving the hip region.
- Which imaging code groups are discussed in relation to hip CT studies.
- How CPT Assistant presents guidance for overlapping anatomic imaging areas in a radiology context.
Who Should Read This
- Radiology coders
- Professional coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle teams
- Radiology practices
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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