78454 Ht muscle image planar mult
Also known as: cardiac planar imaging multiple, myocardial planar multiple
Heart muscle imaging using planar technique performed with multiple imaging sessions for comprehensive assessment.
In Plain Language
heart muscle planar scan multiple times
Clinical Context
Multiple-session planar myocardial imaging, typically rest and stress, for coronary artery disease evaluation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.31 |
| Total RVU | 1.31 |
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 1.31, this code ranks in the 72nd percentile among Radiology codes — 1.6x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 78454?
CPT 78454 (Ht muscle image planar mult) is a Radiology code. Heart muscle imaging using planar technique performed with multiple imaging sessions for comprehensive assessment.
Who uses CPT code 78454?
CPT 78454 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Cardiology, Radiology. Multiple-session planar myocardial imaging, typically rest and stress, for coronary artery disease evaluation.
When is CPT 78454 used?
Multiple-session planar myocardial imaging, typically rest and stress, for coronary artery disease evaluation.
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