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CPT 72052: Cervical Spine X‑ray, Six or More Views
CPT code 72052 denotes a diagnostic radiographic study of the cervical spine with six or more views. This imaging service is used to assess alignment, fractures, degenerative changes, and suspected destructive lesions. Nationally, cervical spine radiography remains a common first-line imaging modality in trauma, neck pain, and follow-up evaluations where detailed cross-sectional imaging is not required.
Key payers covered in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. The summary provides readers with a concise view of coverage and billing considerations across major payers, common billing modifiers, and clinical contexts in which the study is applied.
Readers will learn the clinical scope of CPT code 72052, typical sites of service, and the types of clinical indications that prompt six‑view cervical spine radiographs. The publication also outlines common modifiers associated with imaging claims, highlights benchmarking topics relevant to payers listed above, and notes where specific policy or reimbursement details are not provided. Data not available in the input is identified where applicable.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 72052 describes a diagnostic cervical spine radiographic study with six or more views. The procedure involves obtaining multiple X‑ray images of the cervical spine to evaluate alignment, detect fractures, assess abnormal spinal curvatures, and identify masses or destructive lesions such as metastatic disease.
Service type: Diagnostic imaging — radiography (X‑ray)
Typical site of service: Hospital radiology department, outpatient imaging center, or emergency department radiology unit