72133 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 72133, in plain terms, covers A CT scan of your lower spine done twice—once without contrast dye and once after injecting dye to highlight blood vessels and tissues. CPT 72133 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Aetna and Humana. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 72133 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 72133 on AAPC