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URMC / UR Medicine Lung Cancer Screening Program / Referring Providers

 

Referring Providers

If you have questions regarding these processes, please call us at 1-877-728-4543 or email the UR Medicine Lung Cancer Screening Clinic.

Current Inclusion Criteria

  • Age 50-80
  • Cigarette smoking history of 20 pack years minimum
    • Examples: (1 pack/day x 20 years = 20 pack years) or (1 pack/day x 10 years + .5 pack/day x 20 years = 20 pack years)
  • Current cigarette smoker or has quit in 15 years or less
  • Asymptomatic for lung cancer

Option 1

I wish to enroll my patient into the UR Medicine Lung Cancer Screening Program. In order to satisfy the program requirements and CMS compliance, the following is required.

  • Patient is asymptomatic
  • Lung Cancer Screening - Shared decision-making counseling documented and charged (G-0296)
  • Smoking cessation counseling provided and documented
  • Low Dose CT scan ordered (CPT-71271)

Option 2

I wish to refer my patient for screening, counseling, and entry into the UR Medicine Lung Cancer Screening Program via the UR Medicine Lung Cancer Screening Clinic.

Referral Options