78290 Intestine imaging
Radiology
Also known as: intestinal imaging, bowel imaging
Intestinal imaging performed using nuclear medicine to visualize small and large intestinal anatomy and function.
Clinical Context
Assesses bowel inflammation, Meckel diverticulum (with specific agent), and gastrointestinal anomalies.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.66 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.96 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.09 |
| Total RVU | 8.71 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$290.91
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.