70471 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 70471, in plain terms, covers A CT scan of your head and neck using dye, including images taken both before and after the dye injection. CPT 70471 is referenced in 6 tracked payer policy changes from CareSource, Anthem BCBS, and 4 other payers. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 70471 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 70471 on AAPC