Question:
Can we use 0031T for myocardial infarct avid imaging?
Answer:
For myocardial infarct avid imaging, do not use 0331T or 0332T, see codes 78466, 78468, or 78469.
78466 | Myocardial imaging, infarct avid, planar; qualitative or quantitative |
78468 | Myocardial imaging, infarct avid, planar; with ejection fraction by first pass technique |
78469 | Myocardial imaging, infarct avid, planar; tomographic SPECT with or without quantification |
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