78185 Spleen imaging
Radiology
Also known as: spleen scan, splenic imaging
Splenic imaging performed using nuclear medicine to assess spleen size, function, and blood pooling.
Clinical Context
Evaluates splenic function, detects functional asplenia, assesses for splenic infarction, and characterizes blood cell sequestration patterns.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.39 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.18 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.05 |
| Total RVU | 4.62 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$154.31
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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