78600 Brain image < 4 views
Also known as: brain scan limited views, cerebral imaging limited
Brain imaging with fewer than 4 views performed using nuclear medicine to assess cerebral blood flow and perfusion.
In Plain Language
brain scan few angles
Clinical Context
Limited brain imaging for acute evaluation of stroke, focal lesions, or dementia screening.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.43 |
| Total RVU | 0.43 |
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 0.43, this code ranks in the 24th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.9x below the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 78600?
CPT 78600 (Brain image < 4 views) is a Radiology code. Brain imaging with fewer than 4 views performed using nuclear medicine to assess cerebral blood flow and perfusion.
Who uses CPT code 78600?
CPT 78600 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Neurology, Radiology. Limited brain imaging for acute evaluation of stroke, focal lesions, or dementia screening.
When is CPT 78600 used?
Limited brain imaging for acute evaluation of stroke, focal lesions, or dementia screening.
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