AMA CPT® Assistant - 2017 Issue 12 (December)

Radiology: Radiation Oncology (Q&A) (December 2017)

December 2017 page 15a Radiology: Radiation Oncology Question: Is it appropriate to report code 77417 for the capture of isocenter verification and orthogonal images? Answer: Yes, code 77417, Therapeutic radiology port image(s), may be reported for this service. This service applies to imaging performed in order to set up the patient on a routine basis using bony anatomy to assist with alignment of the patient in preparation for treatments. Radiology: Radiation Oncology. CPT® Assistant. 2017; December 2017 page 15a ...

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