AMA CPT® Assistant - 1997 Issue 3 (March)
Radiology, 73110 (Q&A) (March 1997)
March 1997 page 10b Coding Consultation Radiology, 73110 (Q&A) Question My physician takes three views of the wrist which I code as 73110. However, he then takes an additional two views, a PA and an ulnar deviation view. How do I code for the additional two views? AMA Comment From a coding perspective, it would be appropriate to report only code 73110, Radiologic examination, wrist; complete, minimum of three views, as the intent is for a complete, minimum of three views. Therefore, as long as a minimum of three views are taken, CPT code 73110 would be reported...
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