78199 Unlstd hematop ret/endoscopic lymp
Also known as: unlisted blood system imaging
Unlisted hematopoietic, reticuloendothelial system, and lymphatic procedure for diagnosis using nuclear medicine not otherwise specified.
Clinical Context
Used for novel hematologic or lymphatic imaging procedures not fitting standard code categories. Requires detailed documentation of procedure and medical necessity.
RVU Information
CPT 78199 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Radiology codes require a written order, clinical indication, and a formal interpretation report. The professional component (modifier -26) and technical component (modifier -TC) may be billed separately.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Radiology category, 7% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 78199?
CPT 78199 (Unlstd hematop ret/endoscopic lymp) is a Radiology code. Unlisted hematopoietic, reticuloendothelial system, and lymphatic procedure for diagnosis using nuclear medicine not otherwise specified.
Who uses CPT code 78199?
CPT 78199 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Hematology, Radiology. Used for novel hematologic or lymphatic imaging procedures not fitting standard code categories. Requires detailed documentation of procedure and medical necessity.
When is CPT 78199 used?
Used for novel hematologic or lymphatic imaging procedures not fitting standard code categories. Requires detailed documentation of procedure and medical necessity.
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