Mammography Coding Changes for 2018
- By Renee Dustman
- In Billing
- March 6, 2018
- 16 Comments
Mammography coding for screening mammography furnished to Medicare patients is changed in 2018. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) now recognizes three CPT codes, added in 2017.
G Codes Out, CPT Codes In
Effective for services rendered on or after Jan. 1, 2018, you will no longer use HCPCS Level II codes G0202, G0204, and G0206 to report screening mammogram provided to Medicare patients.
Screening Mammography Coding
CMS now instructs providers to use CPT codes:
77067
Screening mammography, bilateral (2-view study of each breast), including CAD when performed
77066
Diagnostic mammography, including (CAD) when performed; bilateral
77065
Diagnostic mammography, including CAD when performed; unilateral.
Code 77067 is now type of service code 4 Diagnostic radiology, but coinsurance and deductible will continue to be waived.
Screening Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
Also effective for claims with dates of service Jan. 1, 2018 and later, CPT code 77063 Screening digital breast tomosynthesis, bilateral must be billed with the primary service mammogram code 77067, or the claim will be denied. Watch the age and frequency edits, too.
Likewise, HCPCS Level II code G0279 Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral must be billed in conjunction with the primary service mammogram code 77065 or 77066.
All other coding guidelines remain the same.
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Resources:
CMS Manual System, Pub 100-04, Transmittal 3844, CR 10181, August 18, 2017
MLN Matters, MM10181 Revised, CR 10181, August 18, 2017
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This information is very helpful!
question: Medicare Mammogram 77067. Our provider does mammogram here at his office. We have been billing TC modifier for doing the procedure mammogram and Radiology is bill for reading of mammogram with 26 modifier. Can we fill for the technical component and reading of radiology with Medicare? Radiologist is not part of our practices.
Are we require to add FY modifier to mammogram or is the FY modifier only for X-Rays not mammogram?
I just need like help where to find information.
Having a debate with unilateral Tom 77063 screening and mod 52. Use 52 or not.
Having a debate with unilateral Tom. Screening and modifier 52. Use it or not?
If a screening mammography is done on one breast, do we append modifier 52 to CPT 77067? I’m finding conflicting information and our MAC doesn’t specify for Medicare.
What about an order for Tomosynthesis? Are providers required to write in 3D mammography on their orders for payment?
can we billed cpt code 76641 tc 50 with a dx code Z12.39
how do you code for implants? screening and diagnostic
what are the codes for mammograms on implants…..both screening and diagnostic?
Do we still use these CPT codes if doctor does NOT use CAD?
I am receiving denials from WPS Medicare on G0279. The denial codes are c016 – claim lacks info needed and m20 missing/ incomplete/ invalid hcpcs.
Here is how I am coding them 77067-59
77063-59
77065-GG
G0279-GG
Can someone please tell me what I am missing?
I need a code for 3D Diagnostic bilat Mammogram. What CPT code do you recommend?
If a patient is scheduled for a RT screening mammo and a Lt diagnostic (in the case of a 6 mo fu) how are the patients billed? Both exams are done at the same time.
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I’m having a problem with cpt code 77067 (screening) that turns into cpt code 77065 (diagnostic with add’l views) and cpt code 77063 (3-D). We are billing these on the same bill. Is this not correct? Any suggestions?
Hello, I billed a claim for cpt 77066 tc with dx code C50.919 denied by a HMO carrier stating: non-covered; Decision was based on (LMRP) patient is 75 years old, do I need a better dx code or medical records to show reason for TEST?