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78803 vs. 78830

Date: May 18, 2020

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I understand that 78306 is for a whole body scan and that 78315 is for a three-phase bone scan. However, what code, if any, can be added if the technician performed additional images using SPECT/CT with 78306 or 78315? CPT 78803 or 78830? CPT 78205 was deleted for 2020. CPT recommends using 78803.

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