78582 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 78582, in plain terms, covers A nuclear scan that shows both air movement and blood flow in your lungs to check for clots or breathing problems. CPT 78582 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Highmark and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 78582 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 78582 on AAPC