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Introduction
2022 MPFS and Hospital OPPS Tables
Overview of Nuclear Medicine Procedures
Diagnostic Studies
Integrated Imaging Systems
Therapeutic Treatments
Coding, Payment and Policy Guidelines
Coding Basics
Billing for Studies
Modifiers to Use
CCI Narrative Instructions Specific to Nuclear Medicine
2022 HCPCS Level I (AMA CPT) Nuclear Medicine Services and Level II Codes for Radiopharmaceuticals and Drugs
Medicare Policies
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
Ordering Diagnostic Tests
Diagnosis Coding
Endocrine System
CPT Codes: 78012–78099
Hematopoietic, Reticuloendothelial and Lymphatic System
CPT Codes: 78102–78199, 38792
Gastrointestinal System
CPT Codes: 78201–78299, 49427
Musculoskeletal Imaging
CPT Codes: 78300–78399
Cardiovascular System Including Myocardial PET
CPT Codes: 78428–78499, 93015–93018
Respiratory System
CPT Codes: 78579–78599
Central Nervous System Including Selected Neurological PET
CPT Codes: 78600–78699, 61070, 62323, 62327
Genitourinary System
CPT Codes: 78700–78799, 51701–51703
Other Procedures (Abscess, Tumor, etc.)
CPT Codes: 78800–78999
PET Diagnostic Imaging, Including Oncology PET
CPT Codes: 78429–78434, 78459, 78491, 78492, 78608, 78609, 78811–78816, and HCPCS Level II Codes: G0219, G0235 and G0252
Therapeutic
CPT Codes: 79005–79999
Appendix 1: Drugs, Radiopharmaceuticals, and Common Isotopes
Appendix 2: Medicare PFS Payment Status Codes
Appendix 3: Hospital OPPS Payment Status Indicators
Appendix 4: Hospital Revenue Codes
Appendix 5: Radioimmunotherapy (RIT) Summary Table: Procedures & Administrations
Appendix 6: Appropriate Use Criteria for Advanced Diagnostic Imaging
Appendix 7: A Note About COVID-19
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