78202 Liver imaging with vascular flow
Also known as: liver scan with flow, hepatic imaging with blood flow
Liver imaging including vascular flow assessment performed to evaluate hepatic perfusion and parenchymal function.
In Plain Language
liver scan with blood flow; liver perfusion test
Clinical Context
Evaluates hepatic blood flow, detects hepatic cirrhosis patterns, assesses liver-to-spleen blood flow ratio, and characterizes focal lesions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.50 |
| Total RVU | 0.50 |
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 0.50, this code ranks in the 29th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.6x below the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 78202?
CPT 78202 (Liver imaging with vascular flow) is a Radiology code. Liver imaging including vascular flow assessment performed to evaluate hepatic perfusion and parenchymal function.
Who uses CPT code 78202?
CPT 78202 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Gastroenterology, Radiology. Evaluates hepatic blood flow, detects hepatic cirrhosis patterns, assesses liver-to-spleen blood flow ratio, and characterizes focal lesions.
When is CPT 78202 used?
Evaluates hepatic blood flow, detects hepatic cirrhosis patterns, assesses liver-to-spleen blood flow ratio, and characterizes focal lesions.
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