CPT 78492
Myocrd img pet mlt rst&strs
CPT 78492 at a glance
- Code
- 78492
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Myocrd img pet mlt rst&strs
- Category
- ASC Ancillary
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (ancillary)
- CMS addendum
- BB (Ancillary)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 78492?
CPT 78492 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Myocrd img pet mlt rst&strs". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is CPT 78492 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 78492 is a covered ancillary service (CMS Addendum BB). Medicare reimburses it in the ASC setting when it is integral to a covered ASC surgical procedure.
Where is CPT 78492 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 78492?
CPT 78492 is most associated with Diagnostic Radiology.
Reference information compiled from the CMS April 2026 ASC payment addenda (AA, BB, EE). Codes, descriptors, and ASC payment status change with each CMS update. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against the current CMS addenda and individual payer policy before billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.