What is the difference between CPT code 77080 and 77081?

Cpt code 77080 is used to code for bone density scan of axial bones like hip, pelvis and spine while 77081 was used to code axial bone like wrist, radius, heel etc.

What is procedure code 77081?

CPT® 77081 in section: Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), bone density study, 1 or more sites.

What is procedure code 73718?

CPT® Code 73718 in section: Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, lower extremity other than joint.

Can CPT code 77080 and 77081 be billed together?

No you cannot code both. Clinical Examples in Radiology, jointly published by AMA and ACR, Summer 2007 says that it is not appropriate to code both. 77080 was valued to include 77081 when both are performed.

What is the CPT code for osteoporosis?

Group 2 Paragraph: CPT codes 77078, 77081, 76977 and G0130 may only be reported when performed as screening for osteoporosis. A diagnosis from the list of those Supporting Need for Screening MUST be coded on the claim.

Does CPT 76881 require modifier?

When billing for non-covered services, use the appropriate modifier. Per CPT guidelines, “Code 76881 represents a complete evaluation of a specific joint in an extremity.

Is CPT 76881 a bilateral code?

Answer: If bilateral exams of a particular joint such as hip or ankle were performed, then you can assign code 76881 or 76882 x 2 (or once with modifier 50).

What are the CPT codes for cervical spine?

Cervical Spine Cervical Spine 2 or 3 views 72040 Cervical Spine 4 or 5 views 72050 Cervical Spine 6 or more views 72052 2020 X-RAY CPT CODES* Thoracic Spine Thoracic Spine 2 views 72070 Thoracic Spine 3 views 72072 Thoracic Spine min 4 views 72074 Thoracic Lumbar Spine 2 views 72080 Lumbar Spine Lumbar Spine 2 or 3 views 72100

What are the CPT codes for the thoracic spine?

*These CPT codes represent the most commonly ordered MRI exams. Neck Neck soft tissue 70360 Upper Extremity SI joints less than 3 views 72200 SI joints 3 or more views 72202 Sacrum/Coccyx 72220 2020 X-RAY CPT CODES* Thoracic Spine Thoracic Spine 2 views 72070

What are the CPT codes for X-ray Valley radiology?

72069 –X-Ray thoracic lumbar spine standing 72070 –X-Ray thoracic spine 2 view 72072 –X-Ray thoracic spine 3 view 72074 –X-Ray thoracic spine 4 view 74251 72080 –X-Ray thoracic lumbar spine 2 view 74327 72114 –X-Ray lumbar spine complete in a bending view 74340 72120- 74440 X-Ray lumbosacral, bending view only 72190 –X-Ray pelvis complete

What are the CPT codes for bone scan?

Radiology CPT codes X-ray Neck Soft Tissue 70360 Clavicle Complete 73000 Chest (1/2 views) 71010, 71020 Bone Age 77072 Bone Length (i.e. scanogram) 77073