2025 CPT code 3570F
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Performance Measurement - Diagnostic/Screening Processes or Results Category II Feed
Final report for bone scintigraphy includes correlation with existing imaging studies (x-ray, MRI, CT) of the same anatomical region.
Modifier 3P can be appended to 3570F to indicate that the correlation with existing imaging studies was not performed due to system reasons.
Correlation of bone scintigraphy with existing imaging studies improves diagnostic accuracy and facilitates comprehensive evaluation. It enhances the ability to detect subtle changes and makes comparing findings between different imaging modalities easier.This aids in developing a more accurate treatment plan.
The clinical responsibility lies with the physician or qualified healthcare professional interpreting the bone scintigraphy and correlating it with existing relevant imaging studies. This includes reviewing the previous studies, identifying relevant anatomical regions, and documenting the correlation in the final report.
In simple words: This code shows that the doctor's report of your bone scan includes a comparison with any previous x-rays, MRIs, or CT scans of the same body part. This helps ensure a more complete picture of your condition.
This CPT Category II code (3570F) indicates that the final report of a bone scintigraphy study incorporates a correlation with pre-existing relevant imaging studies, such as x-rays, MRI, or CT scans, focusing on the same anatomical area.The code signifies the documentation of this correlation within the report, reflecting a quality measure aimed at improving patient care through comprehensive image analysis.
Example 1: A patient presents for a bone scan (78300) following a fall. The radiologist reviews previous x-rays of the patient's wrist (same anatomical region) and documents the correlation in the bone scan report (using 3570F) highlighting any new or concerning findings., A patient undergoes a whole-body bone scan (78315) for metastatic workup. The nuclear medicine physician compares the scan with a recent CT scan of the chest (same anatomical region) and documents the correlation (using 3570F), identifying areas of potential bone metastasis not previously visible., A patient has a bone scan (78305) for suspected osteomyelitis. No prior relevant imaging studies exist. The nuclear medicine physician documents that no relevant studies are available to correlate the bone scan with (using 3570F with modifier 3P).
* Final report of the bone scintigraphy study.* Documentation of correlation with existing relevant imaging studies (e.g., x-ray, MRI, CT).* Specificity of the anatomical region compared across studies.
** This code is part of a performance measure aimed at improving care coordination and communication by comparing existing relevant imaging studies with current bone scintigraphy results. The use of this code is optional and intended to aid in quality improvement initiatives.
- RVU: Category II codes do not have associated relative value units.
- Global Days : Not applicable to Category II codes.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable to Category II codes.
- Fee Schedule : Category II codes do not have associated fee schedules.
- Specialties:Nuclear Medicine, Radiology, Oncology
- Place of Service:Hospital Inpatient, Hospital Outpatient, Ambulatory Surgical Center,Office