Wiki calcium score

[MichelePoirier]

Does a calcium score for a ct require a physicians order. It is a screening exam and when i googled it the hospitals are saying it does not require order because it is a screening but i don't trust the answer

 

[Cyndi113]

It depends on if you're billing insurance or not. We bill the patient and there is no order required.

 

[hewitt]

You may want to take a look at this Medicare LCD, then under "Specific coding guidelines for this policy"
http://apps.ngsmedicare.com/sia/ARTICLE_A45020.htm