How To Use CPT Code 77372

CPT 77372 describes the delivery of radiation treatment known as stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for a complete course of treatment of cranial lesions in one session. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples.

1. What is CPT Code 77372?

CPT 77372 can be used to describe the delivery of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for a complete course of treatment of cranial lesions in one session. This code represents the technical component of the procedure, in which a provider uses a three-dimensional coordinate system to locate small targets or lesions inside the brain and destroys them using externally generated ionized radiation. The provider utilizes a linear accelerator as a source of radiation that generates high-energy X-rays or electrons.

2. Official Description

The official description of CPT code 77372 is: ‘Radiation treatment delivery, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), complete course of treatment of cranial lesion(s) consisting of 1 session; linear accelerator based.’ This code represents the technical component of the procedure and should be reported separately from radiation treatment management services.

3. Procedure

1. The provider identifies the target area of the brain using the stereotactic method, which involves importing previously taken CT or MRI images into a computer system to provide three-dimensional images of the brain.
2. The provider places the patient on a treatment table and uses a robotic arm controlled by a computer to focus directly on the head.
3. The provider utilizes a linear accelerator, a machine capable of producing high-energy X-rays or electrons, to destroy one or more targets inside the brain.
4. The complete treatment is performed in one session, and the provider may destroy more than one brain lesion during this session.

4. Qualifying circumstances

CPT 77372 is used for the complete course of treatment of cranial lesions using stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). The procedure is performed using a linear accelerator as a source of radiation. The provider must accurately identify the target area of the brain using the stereotactic method and destroy the lesions while preserving adjacent normal tissue.

5. When to use CPT code 77372

CPT code 77372 should be used when a provider delivers a complete course of treatment of cranial lesions using stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) in one session. This code should only be reported once, regardless of the number of brain lesions treated during the session. It is important to note that radiation treatment management services should be reported separately using a different CPT code.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for CPT code 77372, the provider must document the following information:

• Identification of the cranial lesions and the need for stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)
• Documentation of the complete course of treatment delivered in one session
• Details of the linear accelerator used as a source of radiation
• Any additional relevant information regarding the procedure

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for CPT code 77372, ensure that the procedure is performed using a linear accelerator as a source of radiation. It should be reported separately from radiation treatment management services. Providers performing radiation treatment management for this service should report the appropriate CPT code for those services. It is important to note that CPT code 77372 should only be reported once, regardless of the number of brain lesions treated during the session.

8. Historical information

CPT code 77372 was added to the Current Procedural Terminology system on January 1, 2007. There have been no updates or changes to the code since its addition.

9. Examples

1. A provider using a linear accelerator to deliver stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for the complete treatment of a cranial lesion in one session.
2. A patient undergoing stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for the treatment of multiple cranial lesions using a linear accelerator in a single session.
3. A provider utilizing a linear accelerator to deliver stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for the complete course of treatment of a cranial lesion, preserving adjacent normal tissue.
4. A patient receiving stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for the treatment of a cranial lesion, with the procedure performed using a linear accelerator in one session.
5. A provider delivering stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for the complete course of treatment of multiple cranial lesions, utilizing a linear accelerator in a single session.
6. A patient undergoing stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for the treatment of a cranial lesion, with the procedure performed using a linear accelerator in one session.
7. A provider utilizing a linear accelerator to deliver stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for the complete course of treatment of a cranial lesion, preserving adjacent normal tissue.
8. A patient receiving stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for the treatment of a cranial lesion, with the procedure performed using a linear accelerator in one session.
9. A provider delivering stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for the complete course of treatment of multiple cranial lesions, utilizing a linear accelerator in a single session.
10. A patient undergoing stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for the treatment of a cranial lesion, with the procedure performed using a linear accelerator in one session.