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Questions and Answers Question: Answer: Are code(s) available to report a nuclear medicine myocardial sympathetic innervation imaging study? Two new Category III Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes were developed and are available for reporting myocardial sympathetic innervation imaging as of July 1, 2013. Code 0331T , Myocardial sympathetic innervation imaging, planar qualitative and quantitative assessment , describes a planar study, and code 0332T , Myocardial sympathetic innervation imaging, planar qualitative and quantitative assessment; with tomographic SPECT , describes a planar and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) study. The quantitative assessment of the heart to mediastinum (H/M) ratio is included in codes 0331T...

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This article addresses coding topics in radiology, with emphasis on nuclear medicine myocardial sympathetic innervation imaging and epidurography reporting. It is intended for coding professionals, radiology staff, and reimbursement teams who need to understand which code sets are referenced and the general subjects covered by the guidance. The discussion includes current procedural and HCPCS coding references, radiopharmaceutical reporting, and documentation/reporting concepts tied to diagnostic contrast studies.

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Radiology coding questions often involve multiple code sets and related reporting considerations, so knowing the scope of this article can help users quickly determine whether it is relevant to their workflow.

What You Will Learn

  • Which radiology coding topics are addressed in the Q&A format
  • How the article frames nuclear medicine imaging and related radiopharmaceutical reporting
  • What general documentation and reporting themes are discussed for epidurography
  • Which organizations and code systems are referenced in the guidance

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  • Medical coders
  • Radiology billing staff
  • Revenue cycle professionals
  • Radiologists
  • Compliance teams

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