78496 Heart first pass add-on
Radiology
+Add-on
Also known as: first pass add-on, first pass additional
First pass cardiac imaging performed as add-on study to provide additional hemodynamic information.
Clinical Context
Add-on first pass imaging appended to existing cardiac study to assess right ventricular function.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.49 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.75 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.03 |
| Total RVU | 1.27 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$42.42
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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