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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.

In Plain Language

spleen nuclear medicine test; spleen imaging

Clinical Context

Evaluates splenic function, detects functional asplenia, assesses for splenic infarction, and characterizes blood cell sequestration patterns.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.39
Total RVU0.39

Est. Medicare Payment

$13.03

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 0.39, this code ranks in the 24th percentile among Radiology codes — 2.1x below the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.

Specialties

Nuclear MedicineHematologyRadiology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 78185?

CPT 78185 (Spleen imaging) is a Radiology code. Splenic imaging performed using nuclear medicine to assess spleen size, function, and blood pooling.

Who uses CPT code 78185?

CPT 78185 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Hematology, Radiology. Evaluates splenic function, detects functional asplenia, assesses for splenic infarction, and characterizes blood cell sequestration patterns.

When is CPT 78185 used?

Evaluates splenic function, detects functional asplenia, assesses for splenic infarction, and characterizes blood cell sequestration patterns.

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