Question

A computed tomography scan (ct) confirms improper ossification of cartilages in the upper jawbone and left side of the face of a patient with facial defects. a ct scan is performed with contrast material in the hospital. what cpt® code is reported by an independent radiologist contracted by the hospital?

Answer 1

The CPT code is 70487-26. Note that the base of the code (704870) is related to diagnostic radiology procedures of the head and neck. The patient received a procedure performed on their face. The -26 represents the professional component.