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Does a calcium score for a ct require a physicians order. It is a screening exam and when i googled it the hospitals are saying it does not require order because it is a screening but i don't trust the answer
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Wiki calcium score
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Cyndi113
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It depends on if you're billing insurance or not. We bill the patient and there is no order required.
hewitt
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You may want to take a look at this Medicare LCD, then under "Specific coding guidelines for this policy"
http://apps.ngsmedicare.com/sia/ARTICLE_A45020.htm
http://apps.ngsmedicare.com/sia/ARTICLE_A45020.htm