How To Use CPT Code 3301F

CPT 3301F describes the documentation and review of the metastatic nature of cancer in a patient 18 years of age or older. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples.

1. What is CPT Code 3301F?

CPT 3301F can be used to document and review the metastatic nature of cancer in a patient who is 18 years of age or older. This code is used when the provider classifies the cancer as metastatic according to the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) classification system.

2. Official Description

The official description of CPT code 3301F is: ‘Cancer stage documented in medical record as metastatic and reviewed (ONC).’ This code is used to indicate that the provider has reviewed and classified the nature of the cancer as metastatic, based on the AJCC classification system.

3. Procedure

1. The provider diagnoses a patient, 18 years of age or older, with cancer.
2. The provider reviews and classifies the nature of the cancer as metastatic, based on the AJCC classification system.
3. The provider documents the metastatic nature of the cancer and the date of classification in the patient’s healthcare record.

4. Qualifying circumstances

CPT 3301F is used for patients who are 18 years of age or older and have been diagnosed with cancer. The provider must review and classify the nature of the cancer as metastatic, based on the AJCC classification system. The documentation of the metastatic nature of the cancer and the date of classification must be included in the patient’s healthcare record.

5. When to use CPT code 3301F

CPT code 3301F should be used when the provider has reviewed and classified the nature of the cancer as metastatic, based on the AJCC classification system. It is important to accurately document the metastatic nature of the cancer and the date of classification in the patient’s healthcare record.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for CPT code 3301F, the provider must document the following information:

• Diagnosis of cancer in the patient
• Review and classification of the nature of the cancer as metastatic, based on the AJCC classification system
• Date of the classification

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for CPT code 3301F, ensure that the provider has reviewed and classified the nature of the cancer as metastatic, based on the AJCC classification system. This code should be reported at least once during the reporting period of one year. It is important to accurately document the metastatic nature of the cancer and the date of classification in the patient’s healthcare record.

8. Historical information

CPT code 3301F was added to the Current Procedural Terminology system on January 1, 2009. There have been no updates to the code since its addition.

9. Examples

1. A provider diagnoses a patient with lung cancer and documents the metastatic nature of the cancer based on the AJCC classification system.
2. A provider diagnoses a patient with breast cancer and reviews the nature of the cancer, classifying it as metastatic according to the AJCC classification system.
3. A provider diagnoses a patient with colon cancer and documents the metastatic nature of the cancer in the patient’s healthcare record.
4. A provider diagnoses a patient with prostate cancer and reviews the nature of the cancer, classifying it as metastatic based on the AJCC classification system.
5. A provider diagnoses a patient with ovarian cancer and documents the metastatic nature of the cancer, including the date of classification.
6. A provider diagnoses a patient with pancreatic cancer and reviews the nature of the cancer, classifying it as metastatic according to the AJCC classification system.
7. A provider diagnoses a patient with liver cancer and documents the metastatic nature of the cancer in the patient’s healthcare record.
8. A provider diagnoses a patient with bladder cancer and reviews the nature of the cancer, classifying it as metastatic based on the AJCC classification system.
9. A provider diagnoses a patient with kidney cancer and documents the metastatic nature of the cancer, including the date of classification.
10. A provider diagnoses a patient with skin cancer and reviews the nature of the cancer, classifying it as metastatic according to the AJCC classification system.