Coding Principles for PET Procedures

Explains how PET procedures are coded using CPT and ICD?10 systems and why accurate documentation of radiopharmaceutical, administered activity, imaging time points, and technical factors matters for reimbursement and compliance.

Worked PET Coding Examples

Examples mapping common PET exams to CPT codes and showing minimal documentation elements required to justify each code including FDG PET/CT whole body, brain PET, and PET/CT with diagnostic CT.

Documentation Best Practices

Tips for capturing clinical details at the console and in the report to support coding and quality metrics while maintaining patient privacy and workflow efficiency.