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Ask a Rev Cycle Expert: CTA of Head & Neck?

Question:

Is there a combination code for a computed tomographic angiography (CTA) of the head and neck, similar to the combination code for abdomen and pelvis?

Answer:

At this time, there is no combination code for a computed tomographic angiography (CTA) of the head and neck. Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 70496 Computed tomographic angiography, head, with contrast material(s), including noncontrast images, if performed, and image postprocessing and CPT® code 70498 Computed tomographic angiography, neck, with contrast material(s), including noncontrast images, if performed, and image postprocessing is reported for this service. The two imaging procedures are evaluating different anatomical sites.

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