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Magellan Healthcare Clinical guidelines TEMPORAL BONE, MASTOID CT (Includes outer, mid & inner ear) CPT Codes: 70480, 70481, 70482 NCD 220.1 Guideline Number: NIA_CG_006 Responsible Department: Clinical Operations Original Date: Page 1 of 4 September 1997 Last Review Date: Last Effective Date: Last Revised Date: Implementation Date: May 2016 March 2008 October 2011 January 2017 “FOR CMS (MEDICARE) MEMBERS ONLY” NATIONAL COVERAGE DETERMINATION (NCD) FOR COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY: Item/Service Description A. General Diagnostic examinations of the head (head scans) and of other parts of the body (body scans) performed by computerized tomography (CT) scanners are covered if medical and scientific literature and opinion support the effective use of a scan for the condition, and the scan is: (1) reasonable and necessary for the individual patient; and (2) performed on a model of CT equipment that meets the criteria in C below. CT scans have become the primary diagnostic tool for many conditions and symptoms. CT scanning used as the primary diagnostic tool can be cost effective because it can eliminate the need for a series of other tests, is non-invasive and thus virtually eliminates complications, and does not require hospitalization. Indications and Limitations of Coverage for NCD 220.1 B. Determining Whether a CT Scan Is Reasonable and Necessary Sufficient information must be provided with claims to differentiate CT scans from other radiology services and to make coverage determinations. Carefully review claims to insure that a scan is reasonable and necessary for the individual patient; i.e., the use must be found to be medically appropriate considering the patient's symptoms and preliminary diagnosis. There is no general rule that requires other diagnostic tests to be tried before CT scanning is used. However, in an individual case the contractor's medical staff may determine that use of a CT scan as the initial diagnostic test was not reasonable and necessary because it was not supported by the patient's symptoms or complaints stated on the claim form; e.g., "periodic headaches." Claims for CT scans are reviewed for evidence of abuse which might include the absence of reasonable indications for the scans, an excessive number of scans or unnecessarily expensive types of scans considering the facts in the particular cases. 1— NCD/NIA Temporal Bone Mastoid CT 2017 Proprietary NIA CLINICAL GUIDELINE FOR TEMPORAL BONE MASTOID CT: INTRODUCTION: Temporal bone/mastoid computed tomography (CT) is a unique study performed for problems such as conductive hearing loss, chronic otitis media, mastoiditis, cholesteatoma, congenital hearing loss and cochlear implants. It is a modality of choice because it provides 3D positional information and offers contrast for different tissue types. Initial Clinical Reviewers (ICRs) and Physician Clinical Reviewers (PCRs) must be able to apply criteria based on individual needs and based on an assessment of the local delivery system. INDICATIONS FOR TEMPORAL BONE, MASTOID CT: For evaluation of conductive hearing loss. For evaluation of chronic otitis media, ear infections or drainage. For evaluation of mastoiditis. For evaluation of cholesteatoma. For evaluation of congenital hearing loss or deformity. For evaluation of dehiscence of the jugular bulb or carotid canal. For evaluation of aberrant blood vessels or malformations. For evaluation of cochlear implants. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATED TO TEMPORAL BONE, MASTOID CT: Request for a follow-up study - A follow-up study may be needed to help evaluate a patient’s progress after treatment, procedure, intervention or surgery. Documentation requires a medical reason that clearly indicates why additional imaging is needed for the type and area(s) requested. Conductive Hearing Loss – Conductive hearing loss may be caused by fluid in the middle ear resulting from otitis media or from eustachian tube obstruction. CT scans may demonstrate underlying problems due to its aid in visualization of the middle ear space and the mastoid. Chronic Otitis – When the eustachian tube is blocked for long periods of time, the middle ear may become infected with bacteria. The infection sometimes spreads into the mastoid bone behind the ear. Chronic otitis may be due to chronic mucosal disease or cholesteatoma and it may cause permanent damage to the ear. CT scans of the mastoids may show spreading of the infection beyond the middle ear. Mastoiditis – CT is an effective diagnostic tool in determining the type of therapy for mastoiditis, a complication of acute otitis media leading to infection in the mastoid process. Cholesteatoma – A cholesteatoma is a cyst-like mass occurring most commonly in the middle ear and mastoid region. CT scanning may help to determine the extent of the 2— Temporal Bone Mastoid CT 2017 Proprietary disease process. It can determine the extent of cholesteatoma by showing the combination of a soft tissue mass and bone erosion. Congenital Hearing Loss - Genetic factors and factors present either in utero or at time of birth may cause congenital hearing loss in children. High-resolution CT provides the examination of choice furnishing anatomic detail for planning a surgical approach Cochlear Implants – Cochlear implants provide an opportunity to restore partial hearing. The electronic device, surgically implanted, converts sound to an electrical signal. CT allows the visualization of cochlear anatomy and provides 3D positional information. CT also offers contrast for different tissue types and may be used even when the implant is in place. 3— Temporal Bone Mastoid CT 2017 Proprietary REFERENCES American College of Radiology. (2013). 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CT scanning of middle ear cholesteatoma: What does the surgeon want to know? British Journal of Radiology, 75, 847-852. Retrieved from http://bjr.birjournals.org/content/75/898/847.long. 4— Temporal Bone Mastoid CT 2017 Proprietary