78451 Ht muscle image spect sing
Also known as: cardiac SPECT single, myocardial SPECT
Heart muscle imaging using Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) performed with single imaging session.
In Plain Language
heart muscle scan one time
Clinical Context
Single-session myocardial SPECT imaging evaluating myocardial perfusion for coronary artery disease detection.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.35 |
| Total RVU | 1.35 |
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 1.35, this code ranks in the 73rd percentile among Radiology codes — 1.7x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 78451?
CPT 78451 (Ht muscle image spect sing) is a Radiology code. Heart muscle imaging using Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) performed with single imaging session.
Who uses CPT code 78451?
CPT 78451 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Cardiology, Radiology. Single-session myocardial SPECT imaging evaluating myocardial perfusion for coronary artery disease detection.
When is CPT 78451 used?
Single-session myocardial SPECT imaging evaluating myocardial perfusion for coronary artery disease detection.
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