78472 Gated heart planar single
Also known as: gated planar imaging single, gated cardiac imaging
Gated heart imaging using planar technique performed with single imaging session to assess cardiac function.
In Plain Language
heart pump function single scan
Clinical Context
Single-session gated imaging to assess left ventricular ejection fraction and wall motion abnormalities.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.96 |
| Total RVU | 0.96 |
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 0.96, this code ranks in the 56th 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 78472?
CPT 78472 (Gated heart planar single) is a Radiology code. Gated heart imaging using planar technique performed with single imaging session to assess cardiac function.
Who uses CPT code 78472?
CPT 78472 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Cardiology, Radiology. Single-session gated imaging to assess left ventricular ejection fraction and wall motion abnormalities.
When is CPT 78472 used?
Single-session gated imaging to assess left ventricular ejection fraction and wall motion abnormalities.
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