CPT^® 78802, Under Other Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 78802 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Other Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Procedures.

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The provider uses a gamma–emitting radioactive tracer to diagnose and localize a tumor, inflammatory process, or radiopharmaceutical agent distribution. Vascular flow and blood pool imaging to determine how well the heart is pumping blood are included if performed. This code represents single–day imaging of the whole body.

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Whole Body Scan (78804) over 2 days billed w/SPECT (78803)?

Does anyone know if the following procedures can be billed separately: a whole body scan (78804) done over two days, with a SPECT (78803)? I found documentation that allows other single day body scans... [ Read More ]

Radiology and modifiers

Are you referring to these codes? [B][U]50.3 - Application of Multiple Procedure Policy (CPT Modifier “-51”)[/U][/B] (Rev. 1, 10-01-03) Carriers must apply the multiple procedure reduction to th... [ Read More ]

Billilng 78802 and 78815

:confused:Is it customary and/or appropriate to bill 78802 and 78815 for the same patient during the same encounter, same date of service without billing A codes for the radiopharmaceuticals? Is the ... [ Read More ]

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