CPT code 78807 for tomographic (SPECT) was deleted on December 31, 2019. What code should be reported for SPECT imaging without associated computed tomography (CT) Scan? ...
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Article Overview
This article addresses a CPT coding update related to nuclear medicine SPECT imaging. It is aimed at coding professionals who need to understand how a deleted code affects reporting for services furnished on or after a specified date, and it notes where to find additional related guidance in CPT Assistant.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate reporting for nuclear medicine imaging depends on using current CPT guidance for the date of service. This article helps readers identify that a coding change occurred and directs them to the appropriate replacement code information without requiring them to interpret the full premium discussion.
What You Will Learn
- Which nuclear medicine SPECT imaging topic the coding update concerns
- That the article discusses a deleted CPT code and later-date reporting guidance
- Where the article points readers for related SPECT imaging guidance in CPT Assistant
- How the update is framed for services after a stated effective date
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Radiology and nuclear medicine practices
- Compliance teams
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