June 1999 page 11b
Coding Consultation
Radiology Cardiovascular System 2, 78496 (Q&A)
Can I report CPT codes 78473 and 78496 together for studies performed in the same session?
AMA Comment
No. CPT code 78473 is coded for multiple studies, while 78496 is a single study. These codes should not be listed together for procedures performed at the same session.
Radiology Cardiovascular System 2, 78496 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 1999; June 1999 page 11b
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