78020 Thyroid met uptake
Radiology
Also known as: thyroid uptake measurement, thyroid RAIU
Thyroid metabolic uptake measurement performed using nuclear medicine to quantify thyroid iodine uptake.
Clinical Context
Quantitative assessment of thyroid iodine uptake to differentiate thyroiditis from hyperthyroidism and assess severity of thyroid disease.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.59 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.74 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.04 |
| Total RVU | 2.37 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$79.16
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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