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CPT® Coding:

Grasp PET and PET/CT Coding Specifics for Precise Reimbursement

Published on Tue May 23, 2023

PS – remember to append treatment stage modifiers to your CPT® codes. Physicians order positron emission tomography (PET) scans to diagnose several conditions, including cancer. As a radiology coder, it’s your responsibility to know how to accurately code the procedure, tracer drugs, and append any appropriate modifiers to ensure your radiology practice receives proper reimbursement. Get to know PET scans [...]
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