Why This Topic Matters

Accurate reporting of imaging services depends on understanding whether a study performed in a combined session should be represented once or more than once. The article helps readers recognize the relevant CPT framing, the clinical setting, and the documentation elements tied to the service.

Article Sections

1. Question and coding guidance

   Introduces the billing question and summarizes the general reporting guidance for the study in the same session.

2. Nuclear Medicine Gastrointestinal System

   Places the topic within the nuclear medicine gastrointestinal system and identifies the related service category.

3. Clinical Example (78264)

   Provides a representative clinical scenario illustrating the type of patient presentation associated with the service.

4. Description of Procedure (78264)

   Outlines the physician review and documentation activities associated with the imaging service.