We are waiting until after April 1st when CMS has a permanent HCPCS code for this isotope. I have attached the press release regarding this. This will replace some of the procedures being done in nuc med currently when evaluating neuroendocrine tumors.
We have also been doing Axumin (Fluciclovine) PET / CT for potential recurrent Prostate Cancer since last fall. We have had good success with getting payment on that isotope which is extremely expensive per dose as is the one listed above. Just throwing that out if anyone is interested in discussing our experience.
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