78458 Venous thrombosis images bilateral
Also known as: bilateral DVT imaging, bilateral venous imaging
Venous thrombosis imaging of bilateral extremities performed to assess for deep vein thrombosis bilaterally.
In Plain Language
both legs blood clot check
Clinical Context
Simultaneous bilateral extremity assessment for deep vein thrombosis evaluation in both legs or arms.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.88 |
| Total RVU | 0.88 |
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 0.88, this code ranks in the 54th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.1x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 78458?
CPT 78458 (Venous thrombosis images bilateral) is a Radiology code. Venous thrombosis imaging of bilateral extremities performed to assess for deep vein thrombosis bilaterally.
Who uses CPT code 78458?
CPT 78458 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Vascular Surgery, Radiology. Simultaneous bilateral extremity assessment for deep vein thrombosis evaluation in both legs or arms.
When is CPT 78458 used?
Simultaneous bilateral extremity assessment for deep vein thrombosis evaluation in both legs or arms.
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