78414 Non-imaging heart function
Also known as: cardiac function study non-imaging
Non-imaging cardiac function assessment performed using nuclear medicine techniques to evaluate cardiac function without imaging.
In Plain Language
heart function test
Clinical Context
Quantifies cardiac function parameters such as ejection fraction or shunt calculations without producing images.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.45 |
| Total RVU | 0.45 |
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 0.45, this code ranks in the 25th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.8x below the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 78414?
CPT 78414 (Non-imaging heart function) is a Radiology code. Non-imaging cardiac function assessment performed using nuclear medicine techniques to evaluate cardiac function without imaging.
Who uses CPT code 78414?
CPT 78414 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Cardiology, Radiology. Quantifies cardiac function parameters such as ejection fraction or shunt calculations without producing images.
When is CPT 78414 used?
Quantifies cardiac function parameters such as ejection fraction or shunt calculations without producing images.
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