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78608 brain imaging, positron emission tomography (pet) metabolic evaluation 78609 brain imaging, positron emission tomography (pet) , perfusion evaluation 78811 tumor imaging, positron emission tomography (pet); limited area (eg, chest, head/neck) 78812 tumor imaging, positron emission tomography (pet); skull base to mid-thigh
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