78315 Bone imaging 3 phase
Also known as: 3-phase bone scan
Bone imaging using three-phase technique performed to assess blood flow, blood pool, and delayed bone uptake.
In Plain Language
bone scan with three phases; dynamic bone imaging
Clinical Context
Multi-phase imaging providing hemodynamic and metabolic information. Useful for osteomyelitis, complex regional pain syndrome, and stress fractures.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.99 |
| Total RVU | 0.99 |
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 0.99, this code ranks in the 58th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.2x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 78315?
CPT 78315 (Bone imaging 3 phase) is a Radiology code. Bone imaging using three-phase technique performed to assess blood flow, blood pool, and delayed bone uptake.
Who uses CPT code 78315?
CPT 78315 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Orthopedics, Radiology. Multi-phase imaging providing hemodynamic and metabolic information. Useful for osteomyelitis, complex regional pain syndrome, and stress fractures.
When is CPT 78315 used?
Multi-phase imaging providing hemodynamic and metabolic information. Useful for osteomyelitis, complex regional pain syndrome, and stress fractures.
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