Cardiology Question for the Week of May 22, 2023

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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