Question:
Question:
What code do we assign for a three-phase bone scan and SPECT?
Answer:
Answer:
Because three-phase bone scans are generally limited area scans, code 78315 is bundled into SPECT code 78320. If you perform a whole body scan as part of the three-phase bone scan, you would choose either 78315 or 78320. You should not code both.
78315 Bone and/or joint imaging; 3 phase study
78320 Bone and/or joint imaging; tomographic (SPECT)