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Tumor Imaging for 2020

Date: May 26, 2020

Question:

If whole body planar imaging is performed (78802) with SPECT/CT bilateral feet, do we code the planar whole body, the SPECT/CT, or both? NCCI edit says both cannot be billed, but I am confused planar vs. SPECT. If we bill 78830/78831 does this include the planar whole body? Also, CPT gives example of two-area SPECT/CT as "pelvis and knees". Are bilateral "knees" considered one area or two?

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