May 11, 2010 · However, if a bilateral study is performed without an AP view of the pelvis, then code 73520, Radiologic examination, hips, bilateral, minimum of two views of each hip, including anteroposterior view of pelvis, may be reported with modifier -52, Reduced services, appended to indicate that the study was not performed in its entirety.

Jun 10, 2021 · Hip AP Abduction-internal Rotation View (AIR view) (Von Rosen) Pelvis AP View This image of the entire pelvis demonstrates the head, neck, and trochanters of the proximal femurs. The patient is supine with toes inverted. Hip AP View For a front-to-back view, the patient is supine with the leg internally rotated, putting the neck of the femur in ...

Feb 5, 2008 · 1. Can you use CPT 73520 for a frog leg lateral view of both hips and an AP pelvis? 2. Would you use CPT 73510 for a frog lateral view of the hip and an AP pelvis or would it be CPT 73500 & 72170? I have received information that the …

May 9, 2012 · However, if a bilateral study is performed without an AP view of the pelvis, then code 73520, Radiologic examination, hips, bilateral, minimum of two views of each hip, including anteroposterior view of pelvis, may be reported with modifier -52, Reduced services, appended to indicate that the study was not performed in its entirety.

Feb 15, 2016 · A bilateral hip X-ray study (one view of right hip plus one view of the left hip) with one view of the pelvis is reported with code 73522, Radiologic examination, hips, bilateral, with pelvis when performed; 3-4 views.

[QUOTE="sbarbour3, post: 476128, member: 327918"] I do not see a code for 1 view of bilateral hips w/pelvis, 73521 is a minimum of 2 views. Can anyone help me? [/QUOTE] You can just report 73521 w/ m...

Jul 31, 2014 · I understand billing the 73520 for bilateral hip x-rays when an AP pelvis is taken in addition to a lateral view of each hip. But, what about when the physician orders an AP pelvis as well as an AP and lateral of a single hip? 72170 and 73510, or the 73520-52? If …

Jun 27, 2012 · AP pelvis and frog-lateral right hip - The hip joint spaces are narrowed symmetrically. Some osteophyte formation is present on the femoral necks. Bilateral protrusio acetabuli is present. Degenerative narrowing and facet sclerosis are present in the lower lumbosacral spine. No acute fractures or bone destruction. 1. Pelvis.

Oct 1, 2002 · The coding for bilateral exams is slightly more complex. Because 73520 (Radiologic examination, hips, bilateral, minimum of two views of each hip, including anteroposterior view of pelvis) includes the anteroposterior (AP) view, many practices believe that they must x-ray the AP view of the pelvis twice to qualify for the bilateral code.

Aug 4, 2017 · 1. Codes it as 3 views since the AP of both hips can be done at the same time and the laterals have to move to do each hip 2. Codes it as 4 views as the AP and Lateral are done on both hips 3. Codes it as 2 views as the AP and Lateral are 2 different types of views and the code already states bilateral