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CT Scan Same Day As RT Simulation

Date: Dec 23, 2022

Question:

Is there a charge that can be used for CT departments when CT images are taken for use in rad therapy treatment planning? Since rad therapy simulation is charged in the same DOS, is the hospital not able to charge for CT imaging?

Question ID : 18022
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