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73502 with 72170 separate orders
Date: Feb 8, 2023
Question:
When the Radiologist places 2 separate orders, one for CPT 73502 hip w/pelvis 2-3v. Another for CPT 72170 pelvis 1-2v. Both for the same ICD-10.
Done 2 hours apart.
Do we code both codes? Or do we combine into one CPT, confusion lies in the separate orders.
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