78120 Red cell mass single
Radiology
Also known as: red cell mass single, RBC mass study
Red blood cell mass measurement using single injection technique to quantify total circulating erythrocyte volume.
Clinical Context
Quantifies total red cell mass to diagnose true versus relative polycythemia and assess for myeloproliferative disease.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.22 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.90 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.05 |
| Total RVU | 2.17 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$72.48
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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