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39.3.2 Positron-Emission Tomography (PET) Scans
A PET scan is a noninvasive nuclear medicine procedure that images the chemical activity of body organs and tissues. The PET scan uses electronic detection of short-lived positron-emitting radiopharmaceuticals to measure metabolic, biochemical, and functional activity in tissue. A scanner then measures radioactivity as it is dispersed throughout the body, creating three-dimensional pictures of tissue function.
The following procedure codes are a benefit of the Texas Medicaid Program. Prior authorization is required with documentation of medical necessity.
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