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Pre-TAVR Aortic Valve Calcium Scoring
Date: Aug 6, 2021
Question:
The cardiologist is requesting a pre TAVR CT without contrast for a calcium score of the aortic valve. The exam will need to be gated and post processing to provide the calcium score. Only the aortic valve will be scanned. I'm wondering what the correct code would be. Code 75571 specifically states coronary, so I don't think we can use that CPT. I'm thinking a CT limited (76380) or an unlisted CT (76497) code. What are your thoughts?
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