78452 Ht muscle image spect mult
Also known as: cardiac SPECT multiple, myocardial SPECT multiple
Heart muscle imaging using Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) performed with multiple imaging sessions.
In Plain Language
heart muscle scan multiple times
Clinical Context
Multiple-session myocardial SPECT typically combining rest and stress imaging for comprehensive ischemia evaluation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.58 |
| Total RVU | 1.58 |
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 1.58, this code ranks in the 80th percentile among Radiology codes — 2.0x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 78452?
CPT 78452 (Ht muscle image spect mult) is a Radiology code. Heart muscle imaging using Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) performed with multiple imaging sessions.
Who uses CPT code 78452?
CPT 78452 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Cardiology, Radiology. Multiple-session myocardial SPECT typically combining rest and stress imaging for comprehensive ischemia evaluation.
When is CPT 78452 used?
Multiple-session myocardial SPECT typically combining rest and stress imaging for comprehensive ischemia evaluation.
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