Question:
We performed a whole-body octreotide exam with SPECT. Since the imaging took place over two days, would we assign 78804 and 78803? Is the time frame the only difference between 78804 and 78802?
Answer:
If you did whole-body imaging over two days along with a SPECT scan, then, yes, you report the following codes:
| 78804 | Radiopharmaceutical localization of tumor or distribution of radiopharmaceutical agent(s); whole body, requiring 2 or more days imaging |
| 78803 | tomographic (SPECT) |
The only difference between 78802 and 78804 is that you would report 78802 when whole-body imaging is performed on one day, and 78804 is reported when it is performed on two or more days. In either case, it is appropriate to report SPECT in addition to the whole body scan.
CPT® copyright 2024 American Medical Association (AMA). All rights reserved.
Fee schedules, relative value units, conversion factors and/or related components are not assigned by the AMA, are not part of CPT, and the AMA is not recommending their use. The AMA does not directly or indirectly practice medicine or dispense medical services. The AMA assumes no liability for data contained or not contained herein.
CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.
Copyright © 2025 ICD10monitor. Powered by MedLearn Media.
Celebrate Lab Week with MedLearn! Sign up to win one year of our Laboratory All Access Pass! Click here to learn more →
CYBER WEEK IS HERE! Don’t miss your chance to get 20% off now until Dec. 2 with code CYBER24