78601 Brain image with flow < 4 views
Radiology
Also known as: brain scan with flow limited, cerebral flow imaging limited
Brain imaging with blood flow assessment and fewer than 4 views performed to evaluate cerebral perfusion.
Clinical Context
Dynamic cerebral flow assessment with limited imaging for acute stroke evaluation or focal perfusion abnormalities.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.50 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.20 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.07 |
| Total RVU | 5.77 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$192.72
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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