S8085 Fluorine-18 fluorodeoxygluco
Also known as: PET scan, FDG-PET
Positron Emission Tomography using fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) tracer for metabolic imaging of malignancy, infection, and neurological disease.
In Plain Language
Metabolic scan; Cancer imaging
Clinical Context
Used for oncologic staging, restaging and surveillance, infection/inflammation detection, and neurodegenerative disease evaluation.
RVU Information
CPT S8085 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. This is typical for supply, drug, and equipment codes — reimbursement is based on Average Sales Price (ASP), fee schedules, or payer contracts rather than the RVU system.
Billing & Documentation
S-codes are used by private payers (not Medicare) for services without a standard CPT or HCPCS code. Coverage varies significantly between insurers. Verify payer acceptance before billing and document medical necessity thoroughly.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code S8085?
CPT S8085 (Fluorine-18 fluorodeoxygluco) is a S Codes code. Positron Emission Tomography using fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) tracer for metabolic imaging of malignancy, infection, and neurological disease.
Is S8085 covered by insurance?
S8085 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Used for oncologic staging, restaging and surveillance, infection/inflammation detection, and neurodegenerative disease evaluation.
When is CPT S8085 used?
Used for oncologic staging, restaging and surveillance, infection/inflammation detection, and neurodegenerative disease evaluation.
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