We are using code 78070 , Parathyroid planar imaging (including subtraction, when performed), to report our parathyroid imaging. Multiple scans are obtained after the injection at different times. Is it appropriate to report code 78070 repeatedly within a 24-hour period for the professional component? ...
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Article Overview
This short coding guidance article explains how a parathyroid imaging service is addressed in a billing question involving repeated reporting within a 24-hour period. It is intended for coders, billers, and revenue cycle staff who work with CPT nuclear medicine imaging services and professional component billing. The article also references related CPT parathyroid imaging codes and a modifier used when only the professional component is billed.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers recognize the scope of a common billing question involving repeated imaging units and professional component billing, which can affect claim accuracy and compliance for CPT imaging services.
What You Will Learn
- The general topic of repeated reporting for a parathyroid imaging service
- How the article frames professional component billing for related nuclear medicine imaging codes
- That the guidance is centered on CPT coding for this type of imaging service and associated modifier use in a billing context
- The relationship between a billing question and the coding guidance provided in the response
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Compliance staff
- Radiology/nuclear medicine coding professionals
Codes Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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