78456 Acute venous thrombus image
Also known as: acute DVT imaging, venous thrombosis scan acute
Acute venous thrombosis imaging performed to detect fresh blood clots in veins using nuclear medicine.
In Plain Language
blood clot detection test acute; vein clot imaging
Clinical Context
Detects acute deep vein thrombosis with high sensitivity and specificity. Useful when ultrasound inconclusive.
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 78456?
CPT 78456 (Acute venous thrombus image) is a Radiology code. Acute venous thrombosis imaging performed to detect fresh blood clots in veins using nuclear medicine.
Who uses CPT code 78456?
CPT 78456 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Vascular Surgery, Radiology. Detects acute deep vein thrombosis with high sensitivity and specificity. Useful when ultrasound inconclusive.
When is CPT 78456 used?
Detects acute deep vein thrombosis with high sensitivity and specificity. Useful when ultrasound inconclusive.
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