78265 Gstr emptg img sm bwl trnst
Also known as: gastric emptying with SB transit, gastric and small bowel study
Gastric emptying imaging with small bowel transit performed to assess stomach and small intestine motility.
In Plain Language
stomach and small bowel emptying test
Clinical Context
Comprehensive gastric and small bowel motility assessment. Diagnoses gastroparesis and small bowel dysmotility in functional disorders.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.96 |
| Total RVU | 0.96 |
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 0.96, this code ranks in the 56th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.2x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 78265?
CPT 78265 (Gstr emptg img sm bwl trnst) is a Radiology code. Gastric emptying imaging with small bowel transit performed to assess stomach and small intestine motility.
Who uses CPT code 78265?
CPT 78265 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Gastroenterology, Radiology. Comprehensive gastric and small bowel motility assessment. Diagnoses gastroparesis and small bowel dysmotility in functional disorders.
When is CPT 78265 used?
Comprehensive gastric and small bowel motility assessment. Diagnoses gastroparesis and small bowel dysmotility in functional disorders.
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