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Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging)
Question: Is it appropriate to report 3D reconstruction separately when performed in conjunction with a computed tomographic angiography (CTA) or magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)?
Answer: No, 3D reconstruction is inherent (included) in the CTA and MRA codes and not separately reported.
Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) (Q&A) (March 2017). CPT® Assistant. 2017; March 2017 page 11
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