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2 orders for Hand X-rays 73120 73130
Date: Feb 8, 2023
Question:
If the Radiologist orders two separate orders for hand x-rays, one for CPT 73120 hand 2v, and another for 73130 hand min 3v. Done 7 minutes apart for the same ICD-10 code.
Do we combine these services into one code of CPT 73130? OR do we allow both codes, since two separate orders were placed?
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