Radiology (January 2005)

January 2005 page 47-end Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Radiology, 78890, 78891, 78990 (Q&A) Question The parenthetical note listed under codes 78890-78891 states, "78990 has been deleted." What is the current coding method for reporting the provision of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals? AMA Comment From a CPT coding perspective, code 78990 has been deleted for CPT 2005. HCPCS Level II codes may be used to report the diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals used. Radiology (January 2005). CPT® Assistant. 2005; January 2005 page 47-end ...

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Article Overview

This page presents a radiology coding Q&A from CPT Assistant that explains a January 2005 question about how diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals are reported after a CPT code change. It is useful for coders, billers, and compliance staff who need to understand the scope of the guidance, the code sets referenced, and the timing context for the discussion.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers identify whether the article is relevant to radiology coding workflows and to reporting of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals during the 2005 CPT update period.

Article Sections

  1. Coding Consultation: Questions and Answers

    A radiology coding Q&A format presenting a question and an AMA response about CPT-related reporting guidance in the 2005 update context.

  2. Question

    Introduces the coding issue being asked about in relation to the referenced radiology codes and the associated note.

  3. AMA Comment

    Summarizes the AMA’s response and identifies the general code-set context referenced in the answer.

What You Will Learn

  • The article’s radiology coding topic and question format
  • The code-set context referenced in the discussion
  • The general type of reporting guidance discussed for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals
  • The 2005 CPT timeframe in which the question arose

Who Should Read This

  • Radiology coders
  • Medical billers
  • Compliance staff
  • Coding educators
  • Revenue cycle professionals

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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