CPT Codes For Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Procedures On The Musculoskeletal System

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures on the musculoskeletal system.

CPT Code 78300

CPT 78300 describes bone and/or joint imaging of a limited area.

CPT Code 78305

CPT 78305 describes imaging of multiple bone and/or joint areas.

CPT Code 78306

CPT 78306 describes whole-body imaging of bones and/or joints.

CPT Code 78315

CPT 78315 describes a three-phase study of bone and/or joint imaging.

CPT Code 78350

CPT 78350 describes a single photon absorptiometry study of bone mineral content at one or more sites.

CPT Code 78351

CPT 78351 describes a dual photon absorptiometry study of bone mineral content at one or more sites.

CPT Code 78399

CPT 78399 describes an unlisted musculoskeletal procedure, diagnostic nuclear medicine.

How To Use CPT Code 90969

CPT 90969 describes the management of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services for dialysis for patients aged 12-19 years. 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 90969? CPT 90969 is used to describe the management…

How To Use CPT Code 85547

CPT 85547 describes the evaluation of mechanical fragility in red blood cells (RBCs) when subjected to a mechanical stress. 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 85547? CPT 85547 can be used to evaluate the…

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How To Use CPT Code 81313

CPT 81313 describes the evaluation of the ratio between two genes, PCA3 and KLK3, for the diagnosis and monitoring of prostate cancer. 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 81313? CPT 81313 can be used…

How To Use CPT Code 81238

CPT 81238 describes the analysis of the full gene sequence of the coagulation factor IX (F9) gene. 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 81238? CPT 81238 can be used to describe the analysis of…

CPT Codes For Laparoscopic Procedures On The Biliary Tract

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for laparoscopic procedures on the biliary tract. CPT Code 47562 CPT 47562 describes laparoscopic surgical cholecystectomy. CPT Code 47563 CPT 47563 describes laparoscopic surgical cholecystectomy with cholangiography. CPT Code 47564 CPT 47564 describes laparoscopic surgical cholecystectomy with the exploration of the common duct. CPT Code 47570 CPT…