78431 Myocrd img pet rst & strs CT
Also known as: cardiac PET rest stress CT, myocardial PET imaging
Myocardial imaging using Positron Emission Tomography (PET) with rest and stress imaging and computed tomography.
In Plain Language
complete heart PET imaging
Clinical Context
Comprehensive myocardial PET assessment with both functional (rest/stress) and anatomic (CT) information for ischemia and viability.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.90 |
| Total RVU | 1.90 |
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 1.90, this code ranks in the 88th percentile among Radiology codes — 2.3x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 78431?
CPT 78431 (Myocrd img pet rst & strs CT) is a Radiology code. Myocardial imaging using Positron Emission Tomography (PET) with rest and stress imaging and computed tomography.
Who uses CPT code 78431?
CPT 78431 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Cardiology, Radiology. Comprehensive myocardial PET assessment with both functional (rest/stress) and anatomic (CT) information for ischemia and viability.
When is CPT 78431 used?
Comprehensive myocardial PET assessment with both functional (rest/stress) and anatomic (CT) information for ischemia and viability.
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