Radiology FAQ

Why This Topic Matters

It helps coders, billers, radiology practices, and nuclear medicine departments understand which general reporting topics are addressed in current FAQ guidance and whether the article covers Medicare-specific or non-Medicare scenarios.

Article Sections

1. Brain and Torso PET

   Introduces FAQ items related to PET and bone imaging coverage, body-region distinctions, and Medicare versus non-Medicare reporting considerations.

2. Positron Emission Mammography (PEM) Reporting

   Addresses reporting considerations for PEM in Medicare and other payer settings, including broad references to covered and noncovered scenarios.

3. CMS PET Modifiers

   Summarizes CMS guidance on PET-related modifiers and the timing of their use for qualifying claims.

4. Radiopharmaceutical Injection and Supply Reporting

   Discusses administration versus supply reporting for nuclear medicine procedures and the relationship to diagnostic studies and payer submission.

5. Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI) SPECT Reporting

   Covers reporting of myocardial perfusion imaging studies when certain study components are or are not documented.

6. Three-Phase Whole-Body Bone Study

   Explains reporting considerations for multi-phase bone imaging and related bone scan categories.

7. PQRI Measures for Nuclear Medicine

   Reviews quality reporting program context for nuclear medicine procedures and the kinds of documentation referenced by the article.

8. Missed Appointments and Radiopharmaceutical Billing

   Addresses billing implications when a scheduled nuclear medicine visit is not completed and the study is only partially performed.

9. Bone PET and Coverage Questions

   Discusses Medicare coverage limitations and registry-related context for bone PET studies in a general coding and reimbursement setting.

10. SPECT/CT Reporting and Image Fusion

    Covers reporting of SPECT/CT studies, separate component coding, and the use of an unlisted procedure code for fusion imaging.