78103 Bone marrow imaging mult
Also known as: bone marrow scan multiple areas
Bone marrow imaging of multiple areas performed to assess hematopoietic function across several skeletal regions.
In Plain Language
multi-area bone marrow imaging
Clinical Context
Comprehensive marrow assessment involving multiple skeletal sites for evaluation of hematologic disorders, fever of unknown origin, or systemic disease.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.73 |
| Total RVU | 0.73 |
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 0.73, this code ranks in the 46th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.1x below the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 78103?
CPT 78103 (Bone marrow imaging mult) is a Radiology code. Bone marrow imaging of multiple areas performed to assess hematopoietic function across several skeletal regions.
Who uses CPT code 78103?
CPT 78103 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Hematology, Radiology. Comprehensive marrow assessment involving multiple skeletal sites for evaluation of hematologic disorders, fever of unknown origin, or systemic disease.
When is CPT 78103 used?
Comprehensive marrow assessment involving multiple skeletal sites for evaluation of hematologic disorders, fever of unknown origin, or systemic disease.
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