Hip X-rays remain most common extremity test but MRIs take top dollar

Why This Topic Matters

High-volume imaging services can look similar from a utilization standpoint while producing very different payment results. The article helps readers understand which extremity studies are driving volume and which are associated with higher revenue, along with a payer-policy update that may affect claim reporting.

Article Sections

1. Claims volume and revenue trends for extremity imaging

   This section compares commonly billed extremity imaging services using Medicare claims data. It focuses on broad utilization and payment patterns across several joint and limb studies.

2. Upcoming change affecting a commonly billed knee X-ray service

   This section highlights a claims-edit update tied to a knee radiology service and notes a change in the number of allowable daily units. It places the update in the context of other frequently reported extremity X-ray studies.