CPT 78020
Thyroid met uptake
CPT 78020 at a glance
- Code
- 78020
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Thyroid met uptake
- Category
- ASC Ancillary
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (ancillary)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 78020?
CPT 78020 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Thyroid met uptake". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is CPT 78020 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 78020 is an ancillary service that can be provided in the ASC setting when it supports a surgical procedure.
Where is CPT 78020 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 78020?
CPT 78020 is most associated with Diagnostic Radiology.
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