Radiology: Nuclear Medicine (Q&A) (December 2016)

December 2016 page 16b Radiology: Nuclear Medicine Question: Is it correct to report code 78803 , Radiopharmaceutical localization of tumor or distribution of radiopharmaceutical agent(s); tomographic (SPECT) , for SPECT and/or SPECT/CT parathyroid studies? Answer: No. It is not appropriate to report code 78803 for SPECT or SPECT/CT parathyroid studies. The correct code to report is code 78071 , Parathyroid planar imaging (including subtraction, when performed); with tomographic (SPECT), or code 78072 , Parathyroid planar imaging (including subtraction, when performed); with tomographic (SPECT), and concurrently acquired computed tomography (CT) for anatomical localization. Question: We are using code 78070 , Parathyroid planar imaging (including subtraction...

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This article explains a small set of radiology nuclear medicine coding questions focused on parathyroid imaging. It is useful for coders, radiology practices, and billing staff who need to understand the article’s scope, the code sets involved, and the general type of guidance discussed for SPECT and SPECT/CT reporting.

Why This Topic Matters

Parathyroid nuclear medicine studies can involve overlapping imaging approaches and reporting considerations. Understanding which guidance is addressed in the article helps coders evaluate whether the full text is relevant to their CPT reporting workflow and review the associated professional component and modifier discussion.

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    A Q&A format discussion of nuclear medicine coding topics in radiology, centered on parathyroid imaging and related CPT reporting issues.

What You Will Learn

  • The article’s focus within nuclear medicine radiology coding
  • Which general parathyroid imaging reporting topics are discussed
  • How the article frames professional component reporting considerations
  • What kind of CPT guidance the Q&A addresses for SPECT and SPECT/CT studies

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Radiology billing staff
  • Compliance reviewers
  • Physician practice administrators
  • Revenue cycle staff

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