AMA CPT® Assistant - 1999 Issue 5 (May)
Radiology Lower Extremities, 73510 (Q&A) (May 1999)
May 1999 page 10 Coding Consultation Radiology Lower Extremities, 73510 (Q&A) Question Is CPT code 73510 used to code a unilateral hip x-ray with two or more views, or is it used to report a bilateral hip x-ray? AMA Comment From a CPT coding perspective, code 73510 , Radiologic examination, hip, unilateral; complete, minimum of two views, is a unilateral code, as is stated in the code descriptor. Some of the procedures in CPT are not printed in their entirety, but refer back to a common portion of the procedure listed in a preceding entry. This is evident when...
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Article Overview
This brief AMA CPT Assistant Q&A addresses a radiology coding question from the lower-extremities area and explains the intended interpretation of a hip imaging CPT entry. It is useful for coders working with musculoskeletal imaging and anyone checking how CPT section structure affects code interpretation.
Why This Topic Matters
Articles like this help coders understand how CPT wording and code structure are read in practice, which can affect accurate abstraction of radiology services.
Article Sections
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May 1999 page 10
Introductory publication information for the coding consultation item.
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Coding Consultation
The main Q&A topic and the coding clarification provided by the AMA are presented here.
What You Will Learn
- The general topic covered by the coding question
- How the article frames CPT interpretation for a hip radiology entry
- The broader context of lower-extremity radiology coding guidance
- How AMA commentary is used to clarify CPT structure
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Radiology billing staff
- Compliance teams
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
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