Question:
What criteria must be met to code for 3D rendering?
Answer:
The following criteria must be met before reporting 3D rendering codes 76376 and 76377:
- A description of the studies and/or procedures performed
- Clear documentation of rendering and interpretation of the images
- How the 3D rendering was performed*
- A test order and medical necessity supporting the use of 3D rendering
- Physician supervision of, or participation in, 3D rendering
76376 | 3D rendering with interpretation and reporting of computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, or other tomographic modality with image postprocessing under concurrent supervision; not requiring image post-processing on an independent workstation |
76377 | requiring image post-processing on an independent workstation |
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