78216 Lvr & spleen img with vascular flow
Also known as: liver spleen scan with flow, hepatosplenic perfusion imaging
Liver and spleen imaging with vascular flow assessment to evaluate perfusion to both organs.
In Plain Language
liver and spleen scan with blood flow
Clinical Context
Comprehensive hepatosplenic assessment including perfusion patterns. Evaluates cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and vascular abnormalities.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.56 |
| Total RVU | 0.56 |
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 0.56, this code ranks in the 34th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.4x below the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 78216?
CPT 78216 (Lvr & spleen img with vascular flow) is a Radiology code. Liver and spleen imaging with vascular flow assessment to evaluate perfusion to both organs.
Who uses CPT code 78216?
CPT 78216 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Gastroenterology, Radiology. Comprehensive hepatosplenic assessment including perfusion patterns. Evaluates cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and vascular abnormalities.
When is CPT 78216 used?
Comprehensive hepatosplenic assessment including perfusion patterns. Evaluates cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and vascular abnormalities.
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