78494 Heart image spect
Radiology
Also known as: cardiac SPECT, myocardial SPECT
Heart imaging using Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) performed to assess myocardial perfusion.
Clinical Context
Three-dimensional myocardial SPECT imaging for superior lesion detection and localization compared to planar imaging.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.16 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.07 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.09 |
| Total RVU | 6.32 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$211.09
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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