Reimbursement Codes/0944T

CPT III · AI imaging · Proposed

0944T: 3D liver lesion contour for microwave ablation planning

Category III code for 3D contour simulation of target liver lesions and margins used in image-guided percutaneous microwave ablation planning.

About this code

Category III code for 3D contour simulation of target liver lesions and margins used in image-guided percutaneous microwave ablation planning. Proposed SaMS but kept conditionally packaged (Q1), not O1. This entry uses our own plain-English summary, not the copyrighted AMA CPT long descriptor. Always confirm the current CMS addendum before billing.

Medicare statusProposed SaMS but kept conditionally packaged (Q1), not O1.

PaymentProposed CY2027 payment $271.13 under APC 5523 with Q1; not separate New Technology APC payment.

What changed

CMS designates this as SaMS yet proposes to keep Q1 packaging rather than O1 separate payment.

Who bills under it

Hospital outpatient interventional radiology programmes planning microwave ablation.

Code
0944T
Code type
CPT III
Category
AI imaging
Rule status
Proposed

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