78306 Bone imaging whole body
Radiology
Also known as: bone scan whole body, skeletal scintigraphy
Bone imaging of entire body performed for comprehensive skeletal assessment and detection of bone pathology.
Clinical Context
Complete skeletal imaging to detect metastatic disease, systemic infection, and metabolic bone disease.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.84 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.84 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.08 |
| Total RVU | 7.76 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$259.18
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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