G0279 Tomosynthesis, mammo
Also known as: 3D mammo, DBT, tomo mammo, 3D breast imaging
Digital breast tomosynthesis (3D mammography) that creates cross-sectional images of breast tissue to improve cancer detection and reduce false positives.
Clinical Context
Used for routine breast cancer screening or diagnostic evaluation. Tomosynthesis provides better visualization of dense breast tissue compared to conventional 2D mammography.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.59 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.59 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.03 |
| Total RVU | 1.21 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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