Hepatobiliary Imaging with SPECT/CT

Why This Topic Matters

Hepatobiliary imaging is commonly reported in radiology and nuclear medicine, and this article helps readers identify the relevant procedure, radiopharmaceutical, and diagnosis code sets discussed for similar cases. It also places the imaging example in the context of professional guidance and source references.

Article Sections

1. Spring 2024 pages 11-15

   Publication and issue information for the clinical example and discussion that follow.

2. Clinical Example 2: Hepatobiliary Imaging with SPECT/CT

   A patient scenario, imaging workup, and resulting findings are presented to frame the coding discussion.

3. Procedure

   The imaging service is described at a high level, including the general study type and combined imaging approach.

4. Technique

   This section summarizes the radiopharmaceutical administration and the major imaging steps used in the study.

5. Findings

   The imaging observations are reviewed across the liver, biliary system, bowel activity, and upper abdominal structures.

6. Impression

   The report’s overall diagnostic conclusions are summarized in broad terms.

7. How to Code

   Coding references and general reporting considerations are discussed for the imaging study and associated diagnoses.

8. Discussion

   Background information is provided on hepatobiliary scintigraphy, related imaging approaches, and reporting context from professional sources.

9. Sources

   Referenced professional publications and practice guidance are listed.