AMA CPT® Assistant - 2008 Issue 1 (January)
Radiology (January 2008)
January 2008 page 9 Radiology, 78320 (Q&A) Question: If a physician performs SPECT bone imaging- 78320, Bone and/or joint imaging; tomographic (SPECT)-on multiple body areas at one sitting, should multiple units of 78320 be reported (ie, cervical and lumbar areas)? Answer: It would not be appropriate to report code 78320 multiple times for different sites. Therefore, if a physician performs SPECT bone imaging 78320 on multiple body areas at one sitting, then code 78320 should be reported only once. Radiology, 78320 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 2008; January 2008 page 9 ...
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Article Overview
This January 2008 Radiology Q&A from CPT Assistant focuses on a single imaging code and clarifies reporting for multiple anatomic sites performed at one sitting. It is relevant to radiology coders, billing staff, and compliance teams who need to understand the scope of the guidance in the context of CPT-based reporting.
Why This Topic Matters
This article helps readers determine whether the full Q&A is relevant to their coding workflow by showing that it addresses a narrowly focused CPT radiology reporting issue. It is useful for anyone reviewing imaging claims, especially when a procedure is performed across more than one body area during the same encounter.
What You Will Learn
- The general reporting topic addressed by the Q&A.
- How the article frames imaging performed on multiple body areas in one session.
- The scope of the CPT guidance discussed in the article.
- The type of radiology coding question considered in the January 2008 issue.
Who Should Read This
- Radiology coders
- Medical billers
- Compliance staff
- Revenue cycle teams
- Physician practices
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