tci Part B Insider - 2014 Issue 4

Reader Question: Are Modifiers Required for Standing X-Rays?

Question: Are there specific CPT® codes for weight bearing X-rays? Our physician obtained X-rays of the knee in the supine position and then again in a standing (weight bearing) position? Do we need any modifiers?   Answer: There are no separate X-ray codes for views obtained in weight bearing positions, nor is there any need for modifiers. For the knee joint, you count the number of views and not positions. However, you have a specific code for the standing position. You should report CPT® 73565 (Radiologic examination, knee; both knees, standing, anteroposterior) for the bilateral knee x-ray for AP...

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