78579 Lung ventilation imaging
Radiology
Also known as: lung ventilation scan, V/Q ventilation
Lung ventilation imaging performed using nuclear medicine to assess air movement and ventilation distribution.
Clinical Context
Evaluates lung ventilation distribution to diagnose ventilation defects in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.48 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.44 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.06 |
| Total RVU | 4.98 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$166.33
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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