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Myocardial viability study

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Four Corners

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Hello coders, :)
Im new to coding, not sure about this one... What is the cpt code for myocardial viability isotope study using Thallium isotope? Thanks in advance!
 
Four Corners said:
Hello coders, :)
Im new to coding, not sure about this one... What is the cpt code for myocardial viability isotope study using Thallium isotope? Thanks in advance!
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Myocardial Perfusion imaging studies are reported using CPT codes 78451, 78452, 78453 and 78454 you would add the code for the type of isotope used.

Cardiolite - A9500 Technetium Tc-99m, Sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose,
Myoview - A9502 Technetium Tc 99m tetrofosmin, diagnostic, per study dose,
Thallium - A9505 Thallous Chloride TL-201, diagnostic, per mCi
 
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