70470 CT head/brain without & with dye
Also known as: CT head noncontrast and contrast, dual-phase CT brain, split-dose CT
Computed tomography scan of the head and brain performed both without and with intravenous contrast medium. Combines noncontrast and contrast-enhanced sequences to maximize diagnostic information and evaluate both hemorrhage and enhancement patterns.
Clinical Context
Used when there is clinical concern for both acute hemorrhage and enhancing pathology. Provides comprehensive evaluation of traumatic injury with superimposed mass, acute stroke with perfusion assessment needs, or suspicion of intracranial infection.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.24 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.85 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.09 |
| Total RVU | 5.18 |
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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