Codes and Payment Levels* for LDCT Screening
Description |
Code |
Professional component |
Global payment |
Counseling visit to discuss need for screening with LDCT |
G0296 |
$28.64 |
$28.64 |
LDCT scan for LCS |
G0297 |
$51.56 |
$254.93 |
*Fees used for illustration are from the national Medicare fee schedule, using the 2016 conversion factor. Medicare applies a geographic adjustment to develop actual fees paid in each area of the country.
Summary of LDCT LCS Reimbursement Provisions in CY 2018 HOPPS Final Rule.19