73040 Contrast x-ray of shoulder
Also known as: Shoulder arthrogram, Shoulder contrast X-ray
Arthrographic examination of the shoulder joint with contrast injection followed by radiographic imaging to visualize articular cartilage, labrum, and joint recesses.
Clinical Context
Evaluates rotator cuff tears, labral pathology, loose bodies, and glenohumeral instability. Increasingly replaced by ultrasound and MRI.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.53 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.46 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.04 |
| Total RVU | 4.03 |
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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