CPT code 70487 designates a computed tomography (CT) scan of the maxillofacial region performed with contrast. This study evaluates the upper jaw and facial structures, providing high-resolution imaging of both bony anatomy and soft tissue. Nationally, CT imaging of the face with contrast is commonly used for trauma assessment, infection, neoplasm evaluation, surgical planning, and complex dental or maxillofacial pathology, making this code relevant across emergency, outpatient, and specialty care settings.

Key payers covered in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise clinical and billing overview, payer coverage context, common modifier usage, and benchmarking elements where available. The publication outlines the clinical indications associated with this service line, typical sites of service, and operational considerations for ordering and performing contrast-enhanced maxillofacial CT.

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