73130 Hand X-ray Medicare reimbursement rates in Indiana

This study images the hand, including the metacarpals and phalanges, with a minimum of three projections. A standard series uses posteroanterior, oblique, and lateral views. It may be ordered after a fall, punch, or crush injury, or to evaluate suspected boxer's fracture, arthritis, bone lesions, or retained foreign bodies. A radiologic technologist obtains the images in physician offices, orthopedic and hand surgery clinics, urgent care centers, emergency departments, or hospital outpatient departments. A radiologist or treating physician interprets them.

Report 73130 when three or more hand views are obtained; use 73120 for a two-view hand exam or 73140 when imaging is limited to the fingers. The report should document the views, findings, and impression. Modifier 26 identifies interpretation alone; modifier TC identifies separately billed equipment and staff services. Bill the global service without either modifier when one entity provides both components. When both hands are imaged, Medicare pays each side separately at 100%; identify each hand with its laterality modifier.