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78453 Ht muscle image planar sing

Radiology

Also known as: cardiac planar imaging single, myocardial imaging planar

Heart muscle imaging using planar technique performed with single imaging session for myocardial assessment.

Clinical Context

Single-session planar myocardial imaging for myocardial infarction or perfusion assessment.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.98
Practice Expense RVU6.79
Malpractice RVU0.10
Total RVU7.87

Est. Medicare Payment

$262.86

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Nuclear MedicineCardiologyRadiology

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