78070 Parathyroid planar imaging
Radiology
Also known as: parathyroid scan, parathyroid imaging
Parathyroid planar imaging performed using nuclear medicine to localize parathyroid adenoma or hyperplasia.
Clinical Context
Used for preoperative parathyroid localization in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism prior to surgical intervention.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.78 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.95 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.08 |
| Total RVU | 7.81 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$260.85
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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