Computed tomography, orbit, sella, or posterior fossa; without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and further sections

CPT 70482 is the billing code for "Computed tomography, orbit, sella, or posterior fossa; without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and further sections". For CT orbit, sella, or posterior fossa without contrast followed by contrast

Medicare pays approximately $206.69 for CPT 70482 (national average). Actual payment varies by geographic location due to GPCI adjustments. Hospital and commercial insurance rates are typically 2-4x higher than Medicare rates.

CPT 70482 has a total RVU of 12.87, broken down as: Work RVU 1.70, Practice Expense RVU 11.00, and Malpractice RVU 0.17. RVUs (Relative Value Units) determine Medicare reimbursement rates.

Key documentation requirements for CPT 70482 include: Indication for CT; Area(s) imaged; Without contrast followed by contrast; Contrast type and amount. Missing or incomplete documentation is a leading cause of claim denials for this code.

Bundling considerations for CPT 70482: Includes CT orbit/sella/posterior fossa with and without contrast. Includes interpretation and report Use an NCCI bundling checker to verify specific code combinations before billing.

Common modifiers for CPT 70482 include: 26 (Professional component only (interpretation)), TC (Technical component only (equipment/staff)), 59 (Distinct procedural service if performed separately). Modifiers indicate special circumstances and can affect reimbursement or prevent claim denials.

The typical time requirement for CPT 70482 is 30-40 minutes typical procedure time. Time-based codes require documentation of the actual time spent providing the service.