78306 Bone imaging whole body
Also known as: bone scan whole body, skeletal scintigraphy
Bone imaging of entire body performed for comprehensive skeletal assessment and detection of bone pathology.
In Plain Language
full body bone scan; total skeleton imaging
Clinical Context
Complete skeletal imaging to detect metastatic disease, systemic infection, and metabolic bone disease.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.84 |
| Total RVU | 0.84 |
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 0.84, this code ranks in the 53rd percentile among Radiology codes — 1.0x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 78306?
CPT 78306 (Bone imaging whole body) is a Radiology code. Bone imaging of entire body performed for comprehensive skeletal assessment and detection of bone pathology.
Who uses CPT code 78306?
CPT 78306 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Oncology, Radiology. Complete skeletal imaging to detect metastatic disease, systemic infection, and metabolic bone disease.
When is CPT 78306 used?
Complete skeletal imaging to detect metastatic disease, systemic infection, and metabolic bone disease.
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