in 300 words What is the process for coding of oncology cases? Explain the process of...

in 300 words What is the process for coding of oncology cases? Explain the process of looking up oncology codes. include resources

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Process for coding of oncology Cases

Radiation oncology

A series of complex steps involved inthri process of care in radiation oncology which includes

Assessment and evaluation of patient
Preparing the patient for treatment
Radiation process includes treatment devices, special devices
Radiation treatment delivery
Treatment management
Follow up

Coding article inludes

Clinical treatment planning ( CPT codes 77261-77263)
Simulation ( CPT 77280- 77290)
Isodose planning ( CPT code 77295 & 77301)

CPT codes

Treatment plan

77261- simple treatment planning ( encompasses single port or simple parallel opposed ports, no blocks)
77262- moderate treatment planning (3 or more converging ports, multiple blocks)
77263- complex treatment planning ( complex blocking, 3 or more separate treatment areas)

Simulation

CPT code 77280- simple simulation
77285- intermediate simulation ( 2 treatment areas)
77290- complex simulation ( 3 or more treatment )
77293-respiratory motion management simulation
77295- 3dimensional radiotherapy plan
77306- simple teletherapy
77307- complex teletherapy
77321- special teletherapy
77332- simple treatment devices
77333- intermediate treatment devices
77334- complex treatment devices
IMRT ( intensity modulated RT) with simple technical guidance- CPT code 77385)
Complex technical guidance- 77386
77401- radiation treatment delivery, superficial
77402- simple radiation delivery >1 mev
77407- intermediate treatment delivery > 1 mev
77412- complex treatment delivery>1mev

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