CT
(Computed Tomography):
A CT
scan/ X-ray CT (or) computerized axial tomography scans (CAT scan),
- With the use of
computer-processed combines a series of X-ray images taken from different
angles to produce cross-sectional images of the specific body region, allowing
the user to see inside the body structure without cutting.
|
CPT
CODE |
PROCEDURE
DESCRIPTION |
|
70450 |
CT
HEAD OR BRAIN without contrast |
|
70460 |
CT
HEAD OR BRAIN with contrast |
|
70470 |
CT
HEAD OR BRAIN w/o & with contrast |
|
70480 |
CT
ORBIT/SELLA, OR OUTER, MIDDLE OR INNER EAR without contrast |
|
70481 |
CT
ORBITS/SELLA, OR OUTER, MIDDLE OR INNER EAR with contrast |
|
70482 |
CT
ORBIT/SELLA, OR OUTER, MIDDLE OR INNER EAR w/o & with contrast |
|
70486 |
CT
MAXILLOFACIAL without contrast |
|
70487 |
CT
MAXILLOFACIAL with contrast |
|
70488 |
CT
MAXILLOFACIAL w/o & with contrast |
|
70490 |
CT
NECK SOFT TISSUE without contrast |
|
70491 |
CT
NECK SOFT TISSUE with contrast |
|
70492 |
CT
NECK SOFT TISSUE w/o & with contrast |
|
71250 |
CT
CHEST without contrast |
|
71260 |
CT
CHEST with contrast |
|
71270 |
CT
CHEST w/o & with contrast |
|
72125 |
CT
CERVICAL SPINE without contrast |
|
72126 |
CT
CERVICAL SPINE with contrast |
|
72127 |
CT
CERVICAL SPINE w/o & with contrast |
|
72128 |
CT
THORACIC SPINE without contrast |
|
72129 |
CT
THORACIC SPINE with contrast |
|
72130 |
CT
THORACIC SPINE w/o & with contrast |
|
72131 |
CT
LUMBAR SPINE without contrast |
|
72132 |
CT
LUMBAR SPINE with contrast |
|
72133 |
CT
LUMBAR SPINE w/o & with contrast |
|
72192 |
CT
PELVIS without contrast |
|
72193 |
CT
PELVIS with contrast |
|
72194 |
CT
PELVIS w/o & with contrast |
|
73200 |
CT
UPPER EXTREMITY without contrast |
|
73201 |
CT
UPPER EXTREMITY with contrast |
|
73202 |
CT
UPPER EXTREMITY w/o & with contrast |
|
73700 |
CT
LOWER EXTREMITY without contrast |
|
73701 |
CT
LOWER EXTREMITY with contrast |
|
73702 |
CT
LOWER EXTREMITY w/o & with contrast |
|
74150 |
CT
ABD without contrast |
|
74160 |
CT
ABD with contrast |
|
74170 |
CT
ABD w/o& with contrast |
|
74176 |
CT
Abd & Pel without contrast |
|
74177 |
CT
Abd & Pel with contrast |
|
74178 |
CT
Abd & Pel without and with contrast |
|
74261 |
CT
Colonography, diagnostic including image post-processing, without contrast |
|
74262 |
CT
Colonography, diagnostic including image post-processing, w/o & with
contrast |
|
74263 |
CT
Colonography, screening, including image post-processing |
|
76380 |
CT, a limited or localized follow-up study |
CONTRAST MATERIAL:
Contrast
media used to improve the visibility of internal structures in MRI or CT.
“with Contrast”
– Refers to contrast administered via
· Intravascularly
· Intra –
articularly
· Intrathecally
Oral and/or
anal administered contrast won’t be considered as contrast study.
Injection of IV
contrast is part of the “with contrast” study – CT, CTA, MRI and MRA
procedures.
Injecting the
material is bundled, however, we should assign appropriate HCPCS code for the
contrast material.
Required
documentation for contrast
· Route of
administration
· Type of
contrast
· Concentration
· Amount of
contrast
CT or MRI been
performed following arthrography/discography/myelography would be considered as
“with contrast” study. Even though contrast was not documented in the CT
or MRI report.
3D Rendering / Maximum intensity projections (MIP) – 76376 &
76377
CPT 76376 – 3D
rendering with interpretation and reporting of CT, MRI, US- Not
requiring image post-processing on an independent workstation
CPT 76377 - 3D
rendering with interpretation and reporting of CT, MRI, US- Requiring image
post-processing on an independent workstation
- Would
be reported with CT services based on 3D documentation.
- Should
not be reported in conjunction with CTA & MRA