78492 Myocrd img pet mlt rst & strs
Also known as: cardiac PET rest stress multiple
Myocardial imaging using Positron Emission Tomography (PET) with multiple studies at rest and stress performed.
In Plain Language
heart PET multiple rest stress
Clinical Context
Multiple comprehensive PET studies with rest and stress imaging for detailed myocardial ischemia and viability assessment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.80 |
| Total RVU | 1.80 |
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 1.80, this code ranks in the 87th percentile among Radiology codes — 2.2x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 78492?
CPT 78492 (Myocrd img pet mlt rst & strs) is a Radiology code. Myocardial imaging using Positron Emission Tomography (PET) with multiple studies at rest and stress performed.
Who uses CPT code 78492?
CPT 78492 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Cardiology, Radiology. Multiple comprehensive PET studies with rest and stress imaging for detailed myocardial ischemia and viability assessment.
When is CPT 78492 used?
Multiple comprehensive PET studies with rest and stress imaging for detailed myocardial ischemia and viability assessment.
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