Myocardial Perfusion imaging studies is reported using CPT Code 78451, CPT Code 78452, CPT Code 78453, and CPT Code 78454. Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Studies Explained Planar techniques, such as conventional scintigraphy, are rarely used. Rather, SPECT is more common and effective nowadays. With multihead SPECT systems, imaging can often be completed in less than 10…
CPT 77065 is a diagnostic mammography code for unilateral breast imaging, including computer-aided detection (CAD) when performed. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 77065 procedures. 1. What is CPT 77065? CPT 77065 is a medical billing code used…
CPT 73221, CPT 73222, CPT 73223, and CPT 70336 are procedural CPT codes for MRI knee (Magnetic resonance imaging to treat knee discomfort). Below are the descriptions and billing guidelines for the MRI knee CPT codes. There are several advantages to using CPT codes for MRI knee instead of CT codes, like higher tissue contrast,…
CTP 71271 is defined as a CPT code for lung cancer screening. CPT code 71271 describes a procedure in which a clinician uses a low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) to screen for lung cancer. CPT 71250, CPT 71260, and CPT 71270 can be used for diagnosing lung cancer, and G0296 for the initial visit. By screening…
The breast ultrasound CPT codes are CPT 76641 and CPT 76642. A comprehensive breast examination, including all four breast quadrants, can be reported with CPT code 76641. If your mammogram contains only one or two elements in CPT 76641, use the 76642 CPT code instead. CPT code 76641 can be used for unilateral comprehensive breast ultrasound…
The Barium Swallow CPT Codes are CPT 74220 and CPT 74230. These codes can be used for an esophageal exam for Normal Barium swallows and for modified Barium swallow. Both tests detect esophageal function problems, such as a hiatal hernia or gastroesophageal reflux disease. GI reflux and hiatal hernia are always medical reasons for a…
Pet Scan CPT code(s) 78811-78816 bills for the services when the physician performs a Positron emission tomography (PET) scan of different body areas or anatomical regions with or without a CT scan. Pet Scan CPT Code Description The PET produces thin slice images of the body. These images reassemble into 3D representations by detecting positron-emitting…
HIDA scan CPT code(s) are CPT 78226 and CPT 78227. These are used to bill for service when the Physician performs a Hepatobiliary system imaging, comprising gallbladder if present. HIDA performs scans of the bile ducts, including the liver and gall bladder. HIDA Scan CPT Code Summary A HIDA scan detects various reasons such as…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for fluoroscopic guidance. CPT Code 77001 CPT 77001 describes an add-on procedure for fluoroscopic guidance for central venous access device placement, replacement, removal, contrast injections, venography, radiologic supervision and interpretation, and radiographic documentation of the final catheter position. CPT Code 77002 CPT 77002 describes an add-on procedure…
