Coding and Billing for CT/CTA
GOAL
To improve participants’ understanding of coding and billing principles for CT and CTA services.
OBJECTIVES
1. Identify the differences between CT and CTA and the documentation requirements for CTA.
2. Review coding guidelines for CT and CTA exams, including CT arthrography, virtual colonoscopy, and CT urography.
3. Review the documentation and coding guidelines for 3D rendering and other reconstruction services.
ABSTRACT:
This session is designed to help coding and billing personnel distinguish between common types of CT services and bill correctly for them. The distinctions between CT and CTA will be reviewed in depth, including the criteria for billing a CTA exam and the use of code 75635. The guidelines for billing of CT together with CTA will also be reviewed.
Coding guidelines for CT and CTA will be discussed, including what constitutes a contrast exam. Special CT exams such as CT arthrograms, virtual colonoscopy, and CT urograms will be discussed.
Finally, 3D rendering and other reconstruction services will be discussed in detail, including how to identify a 3D rendering service, and how to choose between codes 76376 and 76377.