How do we code and bill for adenosine when we do not use the entire vial on a Medicare patient? Also, does this policy apply to radiopharmaceuticals or for all single-use administered drugs and diagnostic or therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals?
We are imaging for sarcoidosis. Can you tell us which codes to report?
Can code 78802 be reported when performing imaging using bone agents for inflammatory disease?
When it comes to radiation oncology coding, the clinical treatment planning process isn’t just technical—it’s critical, with complex nuances that may spell trouble for coders
Understanding how to accurately code and bill for medications and radiopharmaceuticals can be a complex process, especially with ongoing changes in Medicare policies. The JZ
How should reimbursement be handled when a SPECT code is reported with a whole body code?
When coding for myocardial perfusion imaging using code 78453, what factors should be considered regarding the use of isotopes and the inclusion of wall motion, ejection fraction, and attenuation correction?
We are imaging for sarcoidosis, can you please tell us which CPT® codes to report?
How do we code and bill for adenosine when we do not use the entire vial on a Medicare patient? Also, does this policy apply to radiopharmaceuticals or for all single-use administered drugs and diagnostic or therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals?
What is the purpose of the HOPPS add-on payment adjustment for non-highly enriched uranium (non-HEU) sources, and when did this policy first take effect? What is the status for 2024?
For a gastric emptying imaging study, what code would we report if a dual-radiopharmaceutical technique is utilized to obtain both solid and liquid-phase studies in the same session or on the same day?
Can we report code 78445 when performing whole-body flow imaging followed by a whole-body bone scan?
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