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Code 76370 Calls for Technical Charges

Published on Fri Jun 25, 2004

Question: What documentation should we include when reporting CT field placement code 76370? Oregon Subscriber Answer: First, make sure you're reporting 76370 (Computed tomography guidance for place of radiation therapy fields) only as a technical component. Generally, the radiation oncologist will perform computed tomography (CT) in a freestanding facility. Code 77295 (Therapeutic radiology simulation-aided field setting; three-dimensional) covers the professional services, such as interpretation.

Your documentation for 76370 should include a written record of the CT guidance, hard copy or electronically archived images, and evidence that the physician reviewed the image, including signature or initials and date of review.
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