78215 Lvr & spleen img static only
Also known as: liver spleen scan static, hepatosplenic imaging
Liver and spleen imaging using static technique to visualize both organs without vascular perfusion assessment.
In Plain Language
liver and spleen scan
Clinical Context
Simultaneous assessment of liver and spleen size, shape, and function. Detects cirrhosis patterns, focal lesions, and organ displacement.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.48 |
| Total RVU | 0.48 |
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 0.48, this code ranks in the 28th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.7x below the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 78215?
CPT 78215 (Lvr & spleen img static only) is a Radiology code. Liver and spleen imaging using static technique to visualize both organs without vascular perfusion assessment.
Who uses CPT code 78215?
CPT 78215 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Gastroenterology, Radiology. Simultaneous assessment of liver and spleen size, shape, and function. Detects cirrhosis patterns, focal lesions, and organ displacement.
When is CPT 78215 used?
Simultaneous assessment of liver and spleen size, shape, and function. Detects cirrhosis patterns, focal lesions, and organ displacement.
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