78264 Gastric emptying img study
Also known as: gastric emptying study, gastric motility study
Gastric emptying imaging study performed to measure stomach emptying rate and assess gastric motility.
In Plain Language
stomach emptying test; gastric function test
Clinical Context
Quantifies gastric emptying rate to diagnose gastroparesis and dyspepsia. Commonly used after gastric surgery or in diabetic patients.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.77 |
| Total RVU | 0.77 |
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 0.77, this code ranks in the 48th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.1x below the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 78264?
CPT 78264 (Gastric emptying img study) is a Radiology code. Gastric emptying imaging study performed to measure stomach emptying rate and assess gastric motility.
Who uses CPT code 78264?
CPT 78264 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Gastroenterology, Radiology. Quantifies gastric emptying rate to diagnose gastroparesis and dyspepsia. Commonly used after gastric surgery or in diabetic patients.
When is CPT 78264 used?
Quantifies gastric emptying rate to diagnose gastroparesis and dyspepsia. Commonly used after gastric surgery or in diabetic patients.
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