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AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2011 Issue 4; ASK the EDITOR
Administration of oral or intravenous low osmolar contrast material
Traditionally low osmolar contrast material (LOCM) HCPCS code range Q9965-Q9967 and high osmolar contrast material (HOCM) HCPCS code range Q9958-Q9964 are administered as intravenous infusions during CT scans. However, it is becoming a clinical standard to administer LOCM or HOCM for oral contrast as well. Can the HCPCS Q-codes for LOCM or HOCM be reported for oral contrast? If the patient is given LOCM orally and intravenously, should the total amount administered be added and coded?
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