78278 Acute gi blood loss imaging
Radiology
Also known as: acute GI bleeding scan, tagged RBC bleeding study
Acute gastrointestinal blood loss imaging performed to detect and localize active bleeding in gastrointestinal tract.
Clinical Context
Detects gastrointestinal bleeding as small as 0.5 milliliters per minute. Used when endoscopy is unsuccessful or contraindicated.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.97 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.08 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.10 |
| Total RVU | 9.15 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$305.61
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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