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78814 - PET

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Procedure / ServicePET
Procedure / Service Description

technique (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) - PET 78813 Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging; whole body Yes Positron emission tomography (PET) with concurrently acquired computed tomography (CT) for attenuation correction PET 78814 Yes and anatomical localization imaging; limited area (eg, chest, head/neck) Positron emission tomography (PET) with concurrently acquired computed tomography (CT) for attenuation correction

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  • Confirm benefit details
  • Submit clinical notes if requested by the plan
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  • Confirm the current plan policy before submission.
  • Use the insurer authorization workflow for this listed code.