Coding for breast-specific gamma imaging

Q.

What is the correct CPT^® code for a breast specific gamma imaging (BSGI) procedure? 

A.

Report CPT code 78800 for the BSGI (the breasts are considered one area) The code and full descriptions are:

78800 Radiopharmaceutical localization of tumor, inflammatory process or distribution of radiopharmaceutical agent(s) (includes vascular flow and blood pool imaging, when performed); planar, single area (eg, head, neck, chest, pelvis), single day imaging