78483 Heart first pass multiple
Also known as: first pass study multiple
First pass heart imaging performed with multiple imaging sessions for comprehensive cardiac assessment.
In Plain Language
heart blood transit multiple scans
Clinical Context
Multiple rapid imaging sessions assessing right and left ventricular function and hemodynamic parameters.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.43 |
| Total RVU | 1.43 |
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 1.43, this code ranks in the 75th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.8x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 78483?
CPT 78483 (Heart first pass multiple) is a Radiology code. First pass heart imaging performed with multiple imaging sessions for comprehensive cardiac assessment.
Who uses CPT code 78483?
CPT 78483 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Cardiology, Radiology. Multiple rapid imaging sessions assessing right and left ventricular function and hemodynamic parameters.
When is CPT 78483 used?
Multiple rapid imaging sessions assessing right and left ventricular function and hemodynamic parameters.
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