CPT Codes For Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Procedures On The Gastrointestinal System
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures on the gastrointestinal system.
CPT Code 78201
CPT 78201 describes static imaging of the liver only.
CPT Code 78202
CPT 78202 describes liver imaging with the vascular flow.
CPT Code 78215
CPT 78215 describes static imaging of the liver and spleen.
CPT Code 78216
CPT 78216 describes liver and spleen imaging with the vascular flow.
CPT Code 78226
CPT 78226 describes imaging of the hepatobiliary system, including the gallbladder, when present.
CPT Code 78227
CPT 78227 describes hepatic imaging with pharmacologic intervention, including quantitative measurement(s) when performed and imaging of the gallbladder when present.
CPT Code 78230
CPT 78230 describes salivary gland imaging.
CPT Code 78231
CPT 78231 describes salivary gland imaging with serial images.
CPT Code 78232
CPT 78232 describes a salivary gland function study.
CPT Code 78258
CPT 78258 describes esophageal motility.
CPT Code 78261
CPT 78261 describes gastric mucosa imaging.
CPT Code 78262
CPT 78262 describes a gastroesophageal reflux study.
CPT Code 78264
CPT 78264 describes a gastric emptying imaging study involving solid, liquid, or both.
CPT Code 78265
CPT 78265 describes a gastric emptying imaging study (e.g., solid, liquid, or both) with small bowel transit.
CPT Code 78266
CPT 78266 describes a gastric emptying imaging study (e.g., solid, liquid, or both) with small bowel and colon transit over multiple days.
CPT Code 78267
CPT 78267 describes acquiring a urea breath test, C-14 (isotopic), for analysis.
CPT Code 78268
CPT 78268 describes the analysis of a urea breath test, C-14 (isotopic).
CPT Code 78278
CPT 78278 describes imaging of acute gastrointestinal blood loss.
CPT Code 78282
CPT 78282 describes gastrointestinal protein loss.
CPT Code 78290
CPT 78290 describes intestine imaging, such as ectopic gastric mucosa, Meckel’s localization, and volvulus.
CPT Code 78291
CPT 78291 describes a peritoneal-venous shunt patency test, such as for a LeVeen or Denver shunt.
CPT Code 78299
CPT 78299 describes a diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure for an unlisted gastrointestinal issue.
