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78466 Heart infarct image

Radiology

Also known as: myocardial infarction imaging, hot spot imaging

Heart infarction imaging performed to detect and localize area of myocardial necrosis from acute infarction.

Clinical Context

Detects acute or recent myocardial infarction by imaging areas of increased tracer uptake in infarcted myocardium.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.67
Practice Expense RVU4.02
Malpractice RVU0.07
Total RVU4.76

Est. Medicare Payment

$158.98

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Nuclear MedicineCardiologyRadiology

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