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CPT 70487

Ct maxillofacial w/dye

CPT 70487 Radiology

Description

Ct maxillofacial w/dye

Common Specialties

Cardiology, Orthopedics

Documentation Requirements

  • Document clinical indications and clear medical necessity supporting the encounter or procedure.
  • Ensure complete provider signatures, credentials, date, and specific place of service (POS).
  • Verify documentation strictly supports code specificity to prevent downcoding or claim denials.

Billing & Coding Tips

  • Verify current payer fee schedules, NCCI edits, and Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs).
  • Append correct modifiers (e.g., 25, 59, 26, TC) where distinct procedural services or components apply.
  • Confirm pre-authorization rules with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial plans before submission.

Related Codes

70450 70460 70470 70471 70472 70473 70480 70481 70482 70486 70488 70490 70491 70492 70496

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