CPT 78609 describes a diagnostic procedure known as brain imaging using positron emission tomography (PET) to evaluate perfusion. This article will provide an overview of CPT 78609, including its official description, the procedure involved, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples. 1. What is CPT Code 78609? CPT…
CPT 78761 describes the procedure for testicular imaging with vascular flow. This article will cover the description, official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 78761? CPT 78761 can be used to describe the procedure for testicular imaging with vascular…
CPT 78610 describes the use of brain imaging to evaluate the blood supply in the brain. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 78610? CPT 78610 is used to describe a diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure…
CPT 78630 describes the diagnostic procedure of cerebrospinal fluid flow imaging, specifically cisternography. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 78630? CPT 78630 is used to describe a diagnostic procedure that checks the flow pattern…
CPT 78635 describes the imaging procedure used to check the size of brain ventricles by imaging the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 78635? CPT 78635 is used to…
CPT 78645 describes the imaging procedure used to evaluate the patency and function of a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt system. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 78645? CPT 78645 can be used to describe…
CPT 78650 describes the detection and localization of cerebrospinal fluid leakage using a diagnostic nuclear imaging technique. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 78650? CPT 78650 can be used to describe the detection and…
CPT 78660 describes the procedure for radiopharmaceutical dacryocystography, which involves diagnostic nuclear imaging of the lacrimal system. This article will cover the description, official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 78660? CPT 78660 can be used to describe the…
CPT 78699 describes a diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure on the nervous system that does not have a specific code. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 78699? CPT 78699 can be used to report a…
CPT 78700 describes the imaging study of the kidney to evaluate its anatomical structure and function, as well as blood flow to the kidneys. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 78700? CPT 78700 can…
