78799 Unlisted gu procedures diagnosis nuc medial
Unlisted nuclear medicine diagnostic procedure for evaluation of the genitourinary system. Used for procedures not specifically coded elsewhere.
In Plain Language
unlisted kidney or bladder scan; other urinary system imaging
Clinical Context
Catchall code for novel or unusual genitourinary nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures requiring physician documentation and justification.
RVU Information
CPT 78799 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 78799?
CPT 78799 (Unlisted gu procedures diagnosis nuc medial) is a Radiology code. Unlisted nuclear medicine diagnostic procedure for evaluation of the genitourinary system. Used for procedures not specifically coded elsewhere.
Who uses CPT code 78799?
CPT 78799 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Urology, Nephrology. Catchall code for novel or unusual genitourinary nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures requiring physician documentation and justification.
When is CPT 78799 used?
Catchall code for novel or unusual genitourinary nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures requiring physician documentation and justification.
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