CPT^® 78830, Under Other Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 78830 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 nuclear imaging test called SPECT with concurrent CT imaging to localize a tumor, inflammatory process, or radioactive tracer distribution. Vascular flow and blood pool imaging are included if performed. This code represents single–day imaging of a single area, such as the head, neck, chest, or pelvis, or a single acquisition on one day.

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Seeking coding equivalent for 2019 to 2020 code 78830

Referred to CPT Changes Insiders View and did not find helpful information. I have a sense that this service may have required two codes in prior years. Any assistance will be very much appreciated.... [ Read More ]

Seeking 2019 coding for 2020 CPT 78830 SPECT with CT.

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