Wiki Pet/ct skull base to mid thigh

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Dr. notes say: PET scan was performed from base of skull to thighs using attenuation correction technique following intravenous administration of 10.54 mCi if F -18 with imaging performed after quietly resting for 1 hour post injection. Patient's blood glucose at the time of injection was 108mg/dl. CT of neck, chest and abdomen performed for correlation with PET scan. What CPT code should be used? I came up with 78815 but the doctor says it is 78812. Can anyone lend their expertise??
 
Limited PET

You are correct. 78815 describes a PET scan with concurrently acquired CT...; limited area, skull base to mid-thigh.
78812 is the PET scan only; limited area, skull base to mid-thigh.
 
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