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Modify Your Radiopharmaceutical Imaging Billing With This Advice

Published on Mon Jul 26, 2021

Question: I have been told that 78803 and 78804 are always billed together. Based on my understanding of CPT® guidelines, I believe they can be billed separately using a modifier if performed on the same day or individually if performed on separate days. Am I correct? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: Performing 78803 (Radiopharmaceutical localization of tumor, inflammatory process or distribution [...]
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