CPT code 78300 represents a specialized imaging procedure known as bone scintigraphy or bone scan, which is performed to visualize and assess the health of bones and joints in a limited area. This procedure is particularly relevant in the field of nuclear medicine, where radionuclides are employed to provide detailed images of the skeletal system.

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 78300 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System. Subscribe to Codify by AAPC and get the code details in a flash.

CPT code 78300 is used to describe a medical procedure that involves bone imaging of a limited area. This typically refers to a nuclear medicine scan where a small amount of radioactive material is injected into the body to highlight bones on an imaging scan.

American Center Bone Scan Limited & Multiple (Specific Regions) UPDATED: November 2019 CPT CODE: Limited 78300 Multiple 78305

2021年6月11日 · Nuclear medicine that is used to diagnose, evaluate, and treat various diseases can be reported on medical claims using the right CPT codes.

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures on the musculoskeletal system. CPT 78300 describes bone and/or joint imaging of a limited area. CPT 78305 describes imaging of multiple bone and/or joint areas. CPT 78306 describes whole-body imaging of bones and/or joints.

2024年8月19日 · The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code range for Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Procedures 78300-78399 is a medical code set maintained by the American Medical Association.

2025年3月24日 · Every vignette contains a Clinical Example/Typical Patient and a description of Procedure/Intra-service. Where appropriate, there are also Pre- and Post-service descriptions. Vignettes are reviewed annually and updated when necessary. 300-400 new vignettes are added each year as codes added, revised and reviewed.

2023年12月25日 · CPT code 78300, a cornerstone of radiology coding, is specifically designated for “Bone and/or joint imaging; limited area”. This code, categorized under the broader umbrella of Nuclear Medicine Procedures, accurately represents the complex process of using radiopharmaceuticals to generate images of specific bones or joints.

2023年9月10日 · Imaging is considered medically necessary in EITHER of the following scenarios: Diagnosis Radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) and/or thyroid scintigraphy to determine the etiology of thyrotoxicosis Management RAIU prior to radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy VQ Scintigraphy (CPT 78579, 78580, 78582, 78597, 78598) Congenital heart disease