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CT knee prior o Mako robotic knee replacement

Date: Jan 30, 2024

Question:

Prior to a Mako robotic knee replacement, a CT is required preoperatively. The CT is used to generate a 3D virtual model of the patient's anatomy. The virtual model is loaded into the Mako System software and used by the surgeon to create a personalized operative plan. Do we bill for CT of the lower extremity? We are starting to see pre-auth denials, so our radiology department is asking if we should use 77011 instead.

Question ID : 19999
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