CPT® 0987T, Under Intravascular Imaging of Extracranial and Intracranial Cerebral Vessels
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 0987T as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Intravascular Imaging of Extracranial and Intracranial Cerebral Vessels .
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Summary
The provider performs imaging of an intracranial cerebral blood vessel using optical coherence tomography (OCT). This imaging technique uses light waves to produce detailed images of the vessel’s structure, helping the provider diagnose or guide treatment. The procedure includes radiological supervision, interpretation, and reporting. This add–on code applies to each additional intracranial vessel imaged after the first one.
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