CPT® Code 73610 - Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Lower Extremities - Codify by AAPC (2025)

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When billing for more than one xray code such as 73610 and 73630, how do you get both codes to pay? We have tried added a 59 modifier to the additional code but it keeps getting denied....[ Read More ]

Does anyone happen to have an old National Fee Analyzer from 2011? We subscribe to the books every year, but recycle after 5 years. I need to pull the values for three codes from 2011. If so, can we c...[ Read More ]

Yes, 73650 is incidental to 73630 but no edits when billing 73630 along with 73610....[ Read More ]

Please help: Claim denied for coding error: xray of LT ankle(73610 LT) and EKG for RT bundle branch block (93005). Since two distinct procedural service-should -59 be added to EKG for RT bundle branc...[ Read More ]

We are a Podiatric Surgeons office and bill for multiple x-rays at a given visit. We have been getting denials when billing 73630 with 73650 or 73630 with 73610 mainly from BCBS and Medicare. We hav...[ Read More ]

Hi,I'm new to Orthopedic coding. I need to know if I can use a V code (orthopedical aftercare) as primary for CPT 73610? Also, how do I find the LCD's for the state of Georgia? I'm so confused an...[ Read More ]

[QUOTE="bertrandr, post: 340162, member: 209819"]I have a question concerning how to code ER E/M visits. I'm looking at a case where a patient was seen in the ER for an ankle injury. Based on the nu...[ Read More ]

I have a question concerning how to code ER E/M visits. I'm looking at a case where a patient was seen in the ER for an ankle injury. Based on the nurse's log, the patient was brought to the exam ro...[ Read More ]

If your physician is doing ankle and foot xrays and he documents stress views are you billing the 73610 or 73630 with the 77071 and if so are insurances paying the 77071?...[ Read More ]

I work for radiology diagnostic practice at a hospital. We have denials from Medicare for "other physician already paid". The ER physicians are billing 99284 and 99285 plus the professinal component o...[ Read More ]

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