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Yes, CPT® code G0296, defined as a counseling visit to discuss the need for lung cancer screening (LDCT) using low-dose CT, is listed as a permanent telehealth code. The code is payable in the facility and the non-facility setting.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has authorized a screening benefit for lung cancer using low dose computed tomography (LDCT) scanning. There are two CPT/HCPCS codes associated with this benefit: G0296 for the initial visit and 71271 for the scan and subsequent intervention.
There are two current codes associated with lung cancer screening: • CPT G0296: counseling visit to discuss the need for lung cancer screening using LDCT scan (service is for eligibility determination and shared decision making). This is listed as a permanent telehealth code. The code is payable in the facility and the non-facility setting.
The provider performs a low–dose computed tomography (LDCT), with low–dose ionizing radiation, for examination of the thorax without using contrast material to screen for lung cancer. For clinical responsibility, terminology, tips and additional info. start codify free trial.
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 71250 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Chest.
Lung cancer screening with low-dose CT (LDCT) scan was shown to reduce lung cancer mor- tality in the National Lung Screening Trial, a large randomized controlled trial of high-risk current and former smokers.
Medical coders and billers utilise the code 71271 when a healthcare provider performs a low-dose computed tomography [LDCT] scan of the thorax without contrast material for the purpose of lung cancer screening.
