78466 Heart infarct image
Also known as: myocardial infarction imaging, hot spot imaging
Heart infarction imaging performed to detect and localize area of myocardial necrosis from acute infarction.
In Plain Language
heart attack damage imaging
Clinical Context
Detects acute or recent myocardial infarction by imaging areas of increased tracer uptake in infarcted myocardium.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.67 |
| Total RVU | 0.67 |
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 0.67, this code ranks in the 42nd percentile among Radiology codes — 1.2x below the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 78466?
CPT 78466 (Heart infarct image) is a Radiology code. Heart infarction imaging performed to detect and localize area of myocardial necrosis from acute infarction.
Who uses CPT code 78466?
CPT 78466 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Cardiology, Radiology. Detects acute or recent myocardial infarction by imaging areas of increased tracer uptake in infarcted myocardium.
When is CPT 78466 used?
Detects acute or recent myocardial infarction by imaging areas of increased tracer uptake in infarcted myocardium.
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