Coding FAQs and Tips

Many coding questions center around the similar inquiries and are provided below, in addition to coding tips on various topics. ASTRO regularly updates this section so check back often for new coding guidance.

Brachytherapy

Answers to many frequently asked questions regarding radiation oncology coding related to brachytherapy as well as “coding tips” can be found here.

Evaluation and Management

Answers to many frequently asked questions regarding radiation oncology coding related to evaluation and management as well as “coding tips” can be found here.

IGRT

Answers to many frequently asked questions regarding radiation oncology coding related to IGRT as well as “coding tips” can be found here.

Physics

Answers to many frequently asked questions regarding radiation oncology coding related to Physics as well as "coding tips" can be found here.

Process of Care

Answers to many frequently asked questions regarding radiation oncology coding related to Process of Care as well as “coding tips” can be found here.

Simulation

Answers to many frequently asked questions regarding radiation oncology coding related to simulation as well as "coding tips" can be found here.

SRS and SBRT

Answers to many frequently asked questions regarding radiation oncology coding related to SRS and SBRT as well as “coding tips” can be found here.

Treatment Delivery

Answers to many frequently asked questions regarding radiation oncology coding related to treatment delivery as well as "coding tips" can be found here.

Treatment Devices

Answers to many frequently asked questions regarding radiation oncology coding related to treatment devices as well as “coding tips” can be found here.

Treatment Management

Answers to many frequently asked questions regarding radiation oncology coding related to treatment management as well as “coding tips” can be found here.

Treatment Planning

Answers to many frequently asked questions regarding radiation oncology coding related to treatment planning as well as “coding tips” can be found here.

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