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What is the cpt code for sestamibi parathyroid scan ?
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See answer: A sestamibi parathyroid scan is a nuclear medicine examination used to localize parathyroid adenoma. It’s cpt code is 78070 – parathyroid scan.
Answered 10/12/2018
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