CPT^® 78430, Under Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Procedures on the Cardiovascular System

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 78430 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Procedures on the Cardiovascular System.

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The provider performs a PET myocardial imaging scan, a type of nuclear imaging test, with CT transmission scan that reveals blood flow to and from the heart (perfusion). Ejection fraction and ventricular wall motion studies are included if performed. This code is for a single study at rest or with pharmacologic or exercise stress testing.

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