78266 Gstr empt img sm bwl & colon
Also known as: gastric emptying with colon transit, full GI motility study
Gastric emptying imaging with small bowel and colon transit performed for complete gastrointestinal motility evaluation.
In Plain Language
stomach, small bowel, and colon emptying test
Clinical Context
Comprehensive gastrointestinal motility assessment including stomach, small bowel, and colon. Evaluates complex dysmotility and constipation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.05 |
| Total RVU | 1.05 |
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 1.05, this code ranks in the 60th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.3x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 78266?
CPT 78266 (Gstr empt img sm bwl & colon) is a Radiology code. Gastric emptying imaging with small bowel and colon transit performed for complete gastrointestinal motility evaluation.
Who uses CPT code 78266?
CPT 78266 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Gastroenterology, Radiology. Comprehensive gastrointestinal motility assessment including stomach, small bowel, and colon. Evaluates complex dysmotility and constipation.
When is CPT 78266 used?
Comprehensive gastrointestinal motility assessment including stomach, small bowel, and colon. Evaluates complex dysmotility and constipation.
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