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78494 - Nuc Card Cardiac Blood Pool Imaging , SPECT

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Procedure / ServiceNuc Card Cardiac Blood Pool Imaging , SPECT
Procedure / Service Description

Myocardial imaging, positron emission tomography (PET), perfusion study(including ventricular wall motion[s] and/or 1/1/2020 AMA - Cardiac 78492 Yes ejection fraction[s], when performed); multiple studies at rest and/or stress (exercise or pharmacologic) Revision Nuc Card 78494 Cardiac Blood Pool Imaging , SPECT Yes Cardiac blood pool imaging, gated equilibrium, single study, at rest, with right ventricular ejection fraction by first pass Nuc Card 78496 Yes Add-On

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