Resources

Code development and valuation is a very nuanced subset within health care policy, but important to understand. The code set within radiation oncology is very complex and reflects ongoing changes due to changes in health care policies, private and public coverage determinations, national edits, health care payment reform and modalities within the practice of radiation oncology. In preparation for ASTRO's Coding and Coverage Seminar, we recommend reviewing the following materials:

• 2025 ASTRO Radiation Oncology Coding Resource - available January 2, 2025
• ASTRO’s Supervision Guidance
• Existing Coding FAQs and Tips
• ASTRO's Model Policies
• ASTRO's Quality Payment Program (QPP) Website and Toolkit
• COVID-19 Coding and Supervision Guidance

The Code Development and Valuation Seminar below, recorded at the 2019 ASTRO Annual Meeting, provides foundational knowledge on the basics of coding and payments, how CPT codes are developed and how CPT codes are valued.