78453 Ht muscle image planar sing
Also known as: cardiac planar imaging single, myocardial imaging planar
Heart muscle imaging using planar technique performed with single imaging session for myocardial assessment.
In Plain Language
heart muscle planar scan single
Clinical Context
Single-session planar myocardial imaging for myocardial infarction or perfusion assessment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.98 |
| Total RVU | 0.98 |
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 0.98, this code ranks in the 58th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.2x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 78453?
CPT 78453 (Ht muscle image planar sing) is a Radiology code. Heart muscle imaging using planar technique performed with single imaging session for myocardial assessment.
Who uses CPT code 78453?
CPT 78453 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Cardiology, Radiology. Single-session planar myocardial imaging for myocardial infarction or perfusion assessment.
When is CPT 78453 used?
Single-session planar myocardial imaging for myocardial infarction or perfusion assessment.
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