1. Procedure and CPT® Code Selection:
The patient underwent a 7-view X-ray of the lumbosacral spine, which included bending views. A complete set of views is captured.
CPT® Code 72114 is appropriate for a complete lumbosacral spine X-ray with a minimum of six views. This code includes comprehensive imaging, such as bending and other specialized views, which were taken in this scenario.
2. Rationale for Excluding Other Options:
Code 72020 is for a single-view X-ray of the spine, which is not adequate to describe a 7-view series.
Code 72080 is for a two- or three-view X-ray of the thoracolumbar spine, which does not cover the full set of seven views described in this scenario.
Code 72084 represents a complete thoracic spine study with multiple views but does not specifically cover the lumbosacral spine, which is the focus of this X-ray examination.
3. AAPC and CPT® Coding Guidelines:
According to AAPC and CPT® guidelines, 72114 is the correct choice for a complete lumbosacral spine study involving multiple views, including specialized views like bending.
Therefore, the correct answer is C. 72114.
