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78812 - Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging; skull base to mid-thigh

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Procedure / ServicePositron emission tomography (PET) imaging; skull base to mid-thigh
Procedure / Service Description

radiopharmaceutical agent(s) (includes vascular flow and blood pool imaging, when - 78803 performed) 78811 Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging; limited area (eg, chest, head/neck) 78812 Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging; skull base to mid-thigh 78813 Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging; whole body Positron emission tomography (PET) with concurrently acquired computed tomography (CT)

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  • Confirm benefit details
  • Submit clinical notes if requested by the plan
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