78496 Heart first pass 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 |
| Total RVU | 0.49 |
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 0.49, this code ranks in the 29th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.7x below the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 78496?
CPT 78496 (Heart first pass add-on) is a Radiology code. First pass cardiac imaging performed as add-on study to provide additional hemodynamic information.
Who uses CPT code 78496?
CPT 78496 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Cardiology, Radiology. Add-on first pass imaging appended to existing cardiac study to assess right ventricular function.
When is CPT 78496 used?
Add-on first pass imaging appended to existing cardiac study to assess right ventricular function.
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