When coding CTA does there have to be 3D reconstruction mentioned in the report?
I am now finding out that when Radiologist perform CTA chest they are not performing 3D reconstructions, however, they are performing post processing Coronal, Sagital and Axial, and paddlewheel reconstruction.
Is this sufficent to code CTA or do they have to mention 3D reconstructions?
It states in the CPT book postprocessing it does not state 3D reconstructions have to be done.
Does anyone have back up on CPT definition of post processing?
Thank you for the help. Marcia
I am now finding out that when Radiologist perform CTA chest they are not performing 3D reconstructions, however, they are performing post processing Coronal, Sagital and Axial, and paddlewheel reconstruction.
Is this sufficent to code CTA or do they have to mention 3D reconstructions?
It states in the CPT book postprocessing it does not state 3D reconstructions have to be done.
Does anyone have back up on CPT definition of post processing?
Thank you for the help. Marcia