Advanced Search

CPT® 77078, Under Bone/Joint Studies

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 77078 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Bone/Joint Studies.

Subscribe to Codify by AAPC and get the code details in a flash.

Request a Demo 14 Day Free Trial Buy Now

Additional/Related Information

Tabs
Summary

Computed tomography (CT) is also known as CAT (computerized axial tomography), CTAT (computerized transaxial tomography), and digital axial tomography (DAT). It is a powerful noninvasive evaluation technique for producing 2D and 3D cross–sectional images of the body structures, including the bones. This CT scan study on the  bones is used to evaluate diseases of bone and/or the responses of bone diseases to treatment. The studies assess bone mass or density associated with such diseases as osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and renal osteodystrophy. Various single or combined methods of measurement may be required to diagnose bone disease, monitor the course of bone changes with disease progression, or monitor the course of bone changes with therapy.

For clinical responsibility, terminology, tips and additional info
start codify free trial.

View any code changes for 2024 as well as historical information on code creation and revision.

Crosswalks

Tabs
Combat the #1 denial reason - mismatched CPT-ICD-9 codes - with top Medicare carrier and private payer accepted diagnoses for the chosen CPT® code.
View the CPT® code's corresponding procedural code and DRG. In a click, check the DRG's IPPS allowable, length of stay, and more. To plug inpatient facility revenue drains, subscribe to DRG Coder today.
Crosswalk to an anesthesia code and its base units, and calculate payments in a snap! Subscribe to Anesthesia Coder today.
View matching HCPCS Level II codes and their definitions.

Forum

Have a question about CPT Code 77078 ? Start a discussion here
CPT code help
Hi, I am looking for the correct CPT code for low dose CT of skeleton whole body. My radiologists are saying it is better that NUC med bone scan to detect METS. The closest I can find is 77078. Was w... [ Read More ]
How would i code dx cpt 77080 DEXA or normal bone mineral density 77078??
The physician who documented impression of this report states normal bone mineral density but procedure states DEXA cpt 77080--need 2nd opinion on which cpt should i code and which dx should be coded ... [ Read More ]
Dexa 77080 & 77081
No you cannot code both. Clinical Examples in Radiology, jointly published by AMA and ACR, Summer 2007 says that it is not appropriate to code both. 77080 was valued to include 77081 when both are p... [ Read More ]
Radiology coding question -bonemineral density
[b]Dexa 77078[/b] Per Medicare, they will cover this test once every two years. Medicare considers this CPT a diagnostic code, so I wonder if it was actually meant for a screening. In the past, t... [ Read More ]
Diag code for Bone Mineral Density Test
We have 2 types of pts that get a Bone Mineral Density test - cpt 77078 - the first are people that we are screening for osteoporosis and the second are the people who already have it and we are monit... [ Read More ]
What is the code for Bier block?
[b]my point...[/b] [QUOTE="Walker22, post: 77078, member: 53846"]... What you get is what you get (unless you appeal..).[/QUOTE] exactly.... [ Read More ]
View All

Coding Alert(s)

    Read a CPT® Assistant article by subscribing to Code Connect Today!
    Search across Medicare Manuals, Transmittals, and more. For FREE Trial, register now!

    Latest News

    Strengthen Your Awareness of Osteoporosis
    May is National Osteoporosis Month a time when communities across the United States rally to raise awareness of osteoporosis and the importance of prevention and early detection in combating this com... [ Read More ]
    Strengthen Bone Mass Measurement Coding
    Approximately 10 million Americans have osteoporosisand about 34 million more are at risk according to Noridian Healthcare Solutions. To bring attentionto this preventable diseaseMay has been declared... [ Read More ]
    Breaking Bad Osteoporosis Coding
    Two million broken bones occur every year in the United States due to osteoporosis according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation NOF. Osteoporosis is a disease that makes a persons bones weak and ... [ Read More ]
    Strengthen Your Bone Density Test Coding
    A deficient understanding of bone density measurement studies can cripple your ability to code properly. by Ken Camilleis CPC CPCI CMRS CCSP Bone density studies measure specific mineral values in tar... [ Read More ]
    Avoid Billing Surprises: Know Whats Covered in Preventive Visits
    Most patients dont realize the differences among screening diagnosis and treatment. When a patient comes into the office for a preventive visit and it turns into acute care many patients think their i... [ Read More ]
    View All News