Clinical History: Symptoms of SOB, chest pain on inspiration, as well an oxygen saturation of 84.
Study performed: Ventilation and perfusion studies of the lungs.
Interpretation: Particularly positive ventilation and perfusion lung scan. There are no segmental defects to suggest a pulmonary embolus.
Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes.

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The correct CPT code for a ventilation and perfusion lung scan is 78582, which is used for a pulmonary ventilation (inhalation) and perfusion (blood flow) imaging study. The ICD-10-CM codes R06.00 (Dyspnea, unspecified) and R07.1 (Chest pain on breathing) accurately reflect the patient's symptoms of shortness of breath (SOB) and chest pain on inspiration. There is no indication of a pulmonary embolism from the interpretation provided, so codes specifically for pulmonary embolism (like those in option B and D) are not appropriate.

Clinical History: Symptoms of SOB, Chest Pain on Inspiration, as Well