78291 Pertl-ven shunt patency test
Radiology
Also known as: shunt patency study, VP shunt study
Peritoneal-venous shunt patency test performed to evaluate ventriculoperitoneal (VP) or peritoneovenous shunt function.
Clinical Context
Evaluates shunt patency and function in patients with VP shunts or peritoneovenous shunts. Diagnoses shunt malfunction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.86 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.02 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.09 |
| Total RVU | 6.97 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$232.80
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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