Nuclear Stress Test CPT Code

Nuclear stress test is a medical test which is performed to check theimproper functionality of heart. In this test, a small amount of radioactive substance is injected into the vein. This radioactive agent emits radiation and these radiations can be seen with a special camera and the defect in heart functionality can be seen.

Lexiscan Nuclear Stress Test CPT Code

Lexiscan is the name of a drug which is injected in the vein to check the response of heart towards this drug. This drug makes the heart to respond during exercise. There are 4 CPT codes in total and these codes are 93015, 93016, 93017 and 93018.

Treadmill Nuclear Stress Test CPT Code

Treadmill nuclear stress test is performed by injecting a radioactive agent in the blood stream when patient is running on an inclined treadmill. The speed of treadmill is gradually increased. This test is also known as “rest scan”. The CPT code for this test is 93015.

Exercise Nuclear Stress Test CPT Code

Exercise nuclear stress test can be performed on a patient while exercising. The patient may be on treadmill or doing bicycle exercise, the electrocardiographic monitoring is performed continuously. During the physical activity, a radioactive substance is injected in the body. The CPT code for this test is 93015.

Pharmacological Nuclear Stress Test CPT Code

Pharmacological nuclear stress test is the testing of pharmacological activity of heart. The pharmacological activity includes the effect of drug on body and the response of body towards drug. A radioactive agent is injected in to the blood stream of patient and results can be seen with gamma camera. The CPT code for the pharmacological nuclear stress test is 78452.

Cardiac Nuclear Stress Test CPT Code

Cardiac nuclear stress test is performed during any kind of physical activity. The physical activities may include any exercise, walk and running. During any physical activity, the heart rate increases, and at this point, the radioactive agent is injected in blood stream. The CPT codes for cardiac nuclear stress test are 93015, 93016, 93017 and 93018.

Dobutamine Nuclear Stress Test CPT Code

Dobutamine is a drug which induces the effect mimics exercise. So, dobutamine is injected inside the blood stream and the heart beat becomes faster and harder. Dobutamine is injected along with any radioactive agent to get results. The CPT code for dobutamine nuclear stress test is 93351.

Adenosine Nuclear Stress Test CPT Code

Adenosine nuclear stress test is performed by injecting adenosine drug in to the blood stream. The adenosine is the drug responsible for the dilation of nerves like during exercise. A radioactive agent is also injected inside the blood stream to check the activity. The CPT code for this test is J0152.

Chemical Nuclear Stress Test CPT Code

Chemical nuclear stress test includes the injection of any chemical or a substance which mimics the effect of exercise on heart. The radioactive agent is also injected in to the blood stream for screen recording. The codes used for this testing is in the range of 93015 to 93018, additional codes include 78451, 78452, 78453, 78454, 78481, 78473, 78472, 78491 and 78492.

Non Nuclear Stress Test CPT Code

Non-nuclear stress test does not involve any injection of radioactive agent in the blood stream. The patient is either asks for a physical activity or a drug is injected. The CPT code used for this procedure is 93015.

Persantine Nuclear Stress Test CPT Code

Persantine thallium is one of the radioactive agent uses for the nuclear stress test. The persantine nuclear stress test is performed to check the blood flow in the muscles of heart (myocardium). Persantine thallium is injected in to the blood stream while the person is exercising. The CPT codes for this test are 78451 to 78454.