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Boost Your Pulmonary V/Q Imaging Coding With These 5 Tips

Published on Tue Feb 21, 2023

Radiopharmaceutical billing depends on site of service. Providers order pulmonary ventilation and perfusion studies when they suspect an issue with the flow of air or blood through a patient’s lungs or body. While the procedures involve the pulmonary system, the codes fall under the radiology section of the CPT® code set thanks to the use of imaging equipment and radioactive [...]
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