Physicians

PET/CT imaging provides high-quality images and is widely available today, with approximately 2.5 million scans projected for 2011. Some of the earlier roadblocks such as availability of radiopharmaceuticals and lack of adequate reimbursement are no longer present. Here you can learn about the clinical utilization of PET/CT imaging, discover which indications are covered by Medicare and private payers and find more information to schedule a PET/CT scan for your patient.

PET/CT Utilization and Case Studies

Physicians utilize PET/CT to identify distant metastatic disease, recurrence and the patient’s response to therapy.

PET/CT Utilization and Case Studies

Schedule a PET/CT Scan

Contact a PET imaging center in your area to find more information on how to schedule a PET/CT scan for your patients.

Find an Imaging Center

Sample PET/CT Scan Request Form

Sample Patient Preparation Instructions

Insurance Coverage

Use our printer friendly guides to quickly identify Medicare approved PET indications and billing codes and those often covered by private payers.

PET Medicare Guidelines

Clinical Utility of PET (Medicare)

Clinical Utility of PET (Private Payers)

National Oncologic PET Registry

Find a list of cancers and indications eligible for the National Oncologic PET Registry (NOPR) and the physician forms required to participate.

NOPR Indications

Clinical Utility of PET (NOPR)

NOPR Pre-PET Form

NOPR Post-PET Form