72040 - Billing code: – Radiologic examination of spine (including cervical spine). No modifier (both
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to all Alliance members. When billing for these services, chiropractors should use only the codes shown below - to all Alliance members. When billing for these services, chiropractors should use only the codes shown below with an appropriate modifier: See Policy 600-1036 – Modifier Reference Grid for assistance. Billing code: 72040 – Radiologic examination of spine (including cervical spine). No modifier (both professional and technical component), or Modifier 26 (just professional component). Billing code: 72052 – Complete X-ray, including oblique and flexion and/or extension studies. No modifier
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