78491 Myocrd img pet 1std rst/strs
Also known as: cardiac PET rest stress single
Myocardial imaging using Positron Emission Tomography (PET) with single study at rest and stress performed.
In Plain Language
heart PET single rest stress
Clinical Context
Single comprehensive PET study including both rest and stress imaging for myocardial ischemia evaluation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.56 |
| Total RVU | 1.56 |
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 1.56, this code ranks in the 79th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.9x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 78491?
CPT 78491 (Myocrd img pet 1std rst/strs) is a Radiology code. Myocardial imaging using Positron Emission Tomography (PET) with single study at rest and stress performed.
Who uses CPT code 78491?
CPT 78491 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Cardiology, Radiology. Single comprehensive PET study including both rest and stress imaging for myocardial ischemia evaluation.
When is CPT 78491 used?
Single comprehensive PET study including both rest and stress imaging for myocardial ischemia evaluation.
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