G0296 Visit to determ ldct elig
Also known as: LDCT eligibility visit, lung cancer screening visit, lung cancer risk assessment
Physician visit to determine eligibility for low-dose computed tomography screening in patients at risk for lung cancer.
Clinical Context
Required before low-dose CT lung cancer screening. Physician assesses risk factors (smoking history, age) to determine if patient meets Medicare criteria for screening.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.52 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.31 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.03 |
| Total RVU | 0.86 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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