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78608 versus 78814

Date: Nov 6, 2023

Question:

Can you please help us understand which CPT code to use when they are performing a PET/CT brain with attenuation and correction for metabolic evaluation? Some references seem to direct us to 78608, but others seem to direct us to 78814 since it was performed with CT. What would you recommend using and why?

Question ID : 19642
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