Table of content for "Tomosynthesis, mammo" (HCPCS G0279)
General information on the “G0279” code
HCPCS Code: G0279
Long Description: Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)
Short Description: Tomosynthesis, mammo
Original information is taken from G0279 page
Pricing indicators
Pricing Indicator Code 1: 13 – Price established by carriers (e.g., not otherwise classified, individual determination, carrier discretion). Linked To The Physician Fee Schedule.
Multiple Pricing Indicator Code A : Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Certification and additional reference information
Coverage
Coverage: C – Carrier judgment
Type of service
Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS): I1C – Standard imaging - breast
Type Of Service 1: 4 – Diagnostic radiology
Misc information
Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity: 0
Code Added Date: 20150101
Code Effective Date: 20180101
Action Code: N – No maintenance for this code