Question:
Why was category III code 0742T established for cardiology?
Answer:
0742T has been established to report absolute quantitation of myocardial blood flow (AQMBF) single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). Understand that AQMBF is a new procedure that: detects reduced coronary flow reserve, and helps to identify patients with high-risk coronary artery disease.
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