72220 X-ray examination sacrum tailbone
Also known as: Sacrum and coccyx X-ray, Sacrococcygeal X-ray, Tailbone X-ray
Plain radiographic examination of the sacrum and coccyx to visualize the sacrococcygeal region for trauma, degenerative disease, and anatomic variations.
Clinical Context
Evaluates coccygeal pain, sacral fractures, sacrococcygeal fusion assessment, and lumbosacral junction pathology. Common in patients with coccydynia.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.17 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.77 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.02 |
| Total RVU | 0.96 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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