78481 Heart first pass single
Radiology
Also known as: first pass study single, cardiac first pass imaging
First pass heart imaging performed with single imaging session to assess right ventricular function and intracardiac shunts.
Clinical Context
Single rapid imaging session assessing right ventricular ejection fraction and detecting right-to-left shunts.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.96 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.85 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.05 |
| Total RVU | 4.86 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$162.32
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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