Lung Cancer Screening Program

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Jefferson Radiology is proud to be a Lung Cancer Screening Center of Excellence. Our dedicated team of physicians and staff offer a personalized, comprehensive Low Dose Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) program that can detect lung cancer in its earliest stages.

The Importance of Early Detection For Your Patients:

Lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women in the United States. Every year, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. It is estimated that over 80% of lung cancers could be cured if detected at an early stage. Catching lung cancer in an early stage while it is still localized to the lung is essential. By catching malignant tumors when they are still small, they can be surgically removed before the disease spreads to other areas of the body.

 

Does your patient qualify? The American College of Radiology recommends lung screening for the following individuals:

  • Current or former smokers who have quit within the last 15 years
  • Between 50 and 80 years of age and healthy enough to undergo treatment
  • Have a smoking history of a least 20 pack-years (1 pack a day for 20 years, 2 packs a day for 10 years, half a pack a day for 40 years, or the equivalent)
  • Have no signs, symptoms, or history of cancer for the last 5 years
  • Have completed shared decision making, smoking cessation counseling (if applicable), and have an order for the exam indicating they have occurred.

Download the Lung Cancer Screening Ordering Requisition

Dedicated LCS Patient Care Navigator

Have questions or concerns? Contact Brittany Hart, our dedicated LCS Patient Navigator.

(P) 860-291-6585 | (F) 860-783-5753 | (E) bhart1@jeffersonradiology.com

Brittany assists referring providers through each step of the program and can help:

  • Explain program requirements and patient eligibility
  • Answer questions on how to order screening or follow up exams
  • Correspond with both patients and physicians regarding result & status
  • Answer questions regarding the program, patient progress and overall process

How to Order a Lung Cancer Screening:

Referring physicians need to complete shared-decision making and if applicable, talk to their patients about smoking cessation counseling.

CPT Codes

  • Shared Decision Making: G0296

  • Initial & Annual Screening: 71271

  • Follow up Patient: 71250

ICD 10 Codes

  • Former smokers: Z87.891
  • Current smokers: F17.21

Physicians can bill for the shared decision making service using CPT Code G0296. Please include the shared decision making date on your ordering requisition.

Lung Cancer Screening is offered at:

Avon Imaging Center

100 Simsbury Road, Suite 101
Avon, CT 06001

Monday, Wednesday & Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday & Thursday | 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Weeknight and weekend appointments available for MRI
Hours Vary by Exam
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Farmington Imaging Center

399 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06032

Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 4:15pm
Weeknight and weekend appointments available for MRI
Weeknight appointments available for Mammography
Hours vary by exam
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Glastonbury Imaging Center

704 Hebron Avenue, Suite 100 (Access to building off Oakwood Drive)
Glastonbury, CT 06033

Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm
Weeknight appointments available for Mammography and MRI
Hours vary by exam
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Wethersfield Imaging Center

1260 Silas Deane Highway
(Suite 100: CT & MRI | Suite 104: All Other Exams)
Wethersfield, CT 06109

Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm
Weeknight and weekend appointments available for MRI
Weeknight appointments available for Mammography
Hours vary by exam.
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Our Partners

Connecticut Children's
Day Kimball Healthcare
Eastern Connecticut Health Network
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare
Griffin Health
Hartford Hospital
Windham Hospital