CPT® Question

Does anyone know the code for a tag red cell study or hemangioma study.

re: CPT® Question

An RBC nuclear scan uses small amounts of radioactive material to mark (tag) red blood cells (RBCs), example code 78205. The specific areas scanned depend on the reason for the test. The RBCs are tagged with radioisotope in 1 of 2 ways.
The first method involves removing blood from a vein. The red blood cells are separated from the rest of the blood sample and then mixed with the radioactive material. The cells with the radioactive material are considered "tagged." A short time later the tagged RBCs are injected into one of your veins.
The second method involves an injection of medicine that will allow the radioactive material to attach to your red blood cells. The radioactive material is injected into a vein 15 or 20 minutes after you receive this medicine.