Wiki Code for Reading a SPECT Image

[AppliedPolicy]

I am trying to determine the code for reading a SPECT image. What code is needed for a radiologist to bill for reading/interpreting the image?

I have the following codes for SPECT brain imaging:

78607 Brain imaging, tomographic (SPECT)
78800 Radiopharmaceutical localization of tumor or distribution of radiopharmaceutical agent(s) limited area
78803 (add on code to 78800) Tomographic (SPECT)

I thought it would be this: CPT Code 76376: 3D rendering with interpretation and reporting of computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, or other tomographic modality; not requiring image postprocessing on an independent workstation.

But this document specifically says not to use that code: http://www.gehealthcare.com/usen/community/reimbursement/docs/SPECT_for_Tumor_Imaging_2.12.09.pdf

Help is very appreciated. Thank you.

 

[madhavi.ghadigaonkar]

Hi,

The code for Spect brain imaging is 78607.

Thanks,
Madhavi.Ghadigaonkar

 

[AppliedPolicy]

Thank you for your response but I am looking for the code for actually reading and interpreting the image. Are you saying it is included in 78607? If so, is there anywhere that is documented? Thanks in advance.