CMS has again bundled basic dosimetry calculations (77300) into other charges for 2016.  

Last year 77300 was bundled into isodose planning, this year it is 3D planning (77295) absorbing the dosimetry code.   However there is a big difference this year, the reimbursement for 77295 was not increased to reflect the work associated with dosimetry calculations.  

Despite strong opposition from ASTRO, this rule goes into effect January 1st, 2016 and 77300 can no longer be billed with 77295.

Read more on ASTRO's opposition to this change here: 

https://www.astro.org/Practice-Management/Reimbursement/Medicare/News/2015/ASTRO-Opposes-New-Edit-Prohibiting-the-Reporting-of-77300-with-77295.aspx

 

 

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