78013 Thyroid imaging with blood flow
Also known as: Thyroid scan with flow, Thyroid imaging with perfusion
Radioisotope imaging of thyroid with assessment of blood flow and clearance.
In Plain Language
Radioactive imaging of thyroid with blood flow assessment
Clinical Context
Thyroid imaging with dynamic assessment of blood flow and clearance patterns. Evaluates functional thyroid tissue and vascular characteristics.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.36 |
| Total RVU | 0.36 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Radiology codes require a written order, clinical indication, and a formal interpretation report. The professional component (modifier -26) and technical component (modifier -TC) may be billed separately.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.36, this code ranks in the 22nd percentile among Radiology codes — 2.3x below the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 78013?
CPT 78013 (Thyroid imaging with blood flow) is a Radiology code. Radioisotope imaging of thyroid with assessment of blood flow and clearance.
Who uses CPT code 78013?
CPT 78013 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Endocrinology. Thyroid imaging with dynamic assessment of blood flow and clearance patterns. Evaluates functional thyroid tissue and vascular characteristics.
When is CPT 78013 used?
Thyroid imaging with dynamic assessment of blood flow and clearance patterns. Evaluates functional thyroid tissue and vascular characteristics.
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