78457 Venous thrombosis imaging
Radiology
Also known as: DVT imaging, venous thrombosis scan
Venous thrombosis imaging performed to detect blood clots in venous system using nuclear medicine techniques.
Clinical Context
Detects deep vein thrombosis with functional assessment of venous obstruction and collateral formation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.75 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.19 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.07 |
| Total RVU | 5.01 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$167.33
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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