AMA CPT® Assistant - 2015 Issue 5 (May)
Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) (Q&A) (May 2015)
May 2015 page 10c Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Question: What are the appropriate codes to report the following X-ray views taken during the same visit: two views non-weight-bearing of the left knee; followed by bilateral standing, anteroposterior (AP) view; followed by bilateral standing posterior to anterior (PA) view? Answer: If the four-view examination was performed solely to evaluate left knee pathology, and the contralateral knee undergoes X rays for comparison purposes, the study may be reported with code 73564, Radiologic examination, knee; complete, 4 or more views. However, if the inclusion of the right knee in the AP...
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