78305 Bone imaging multiple areas
Also known as: bone scan multiple areas
Bone imaging of multiple anatomic areas performed to assess multiple skeletal sites for pathology.
In Plain Language
bone scan of several areas; multi-site bone imaging
Clinical Context
Multi-site skeletal imaging for metastatic disease, multiple fractures, or systemic bone disease evaluation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.81 |
| Total RVU | 0.81 |
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 0.81, this code ranks in the 51st percentile among Radiology codes — exactly at the median. The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 78305?
CPT 78305 (Bone imaging multiple areas) is a Radiology code. Bone imaging of multiple anatomic areas performed to assess multiple skeletal sites for pathology.
Who uses CPT code 78305?
CPT 78305 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Orthopedics, Radiology. Multi-site skeletal imaging for metastatic disease, multiple fractures, or systemic bone disease evaluation.
When is CPT 78305 used?
Multi-site skeletal imaging for metastatic disease, multiple fractures, or systemic bone disease evaluation.
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