78610 Brain flow imaging only
Radiology
Also known as: cerebral flow imaging only, brain perfusion study
Brain blood flow imaging performed without anatomic brain imaging to assess cerebral perfusion only.
Clinical Context
Functional cerebral perfusion assessment without structural imaging for acute stroke or perfusion pattern evaluation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.29 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.34 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.06 |
| Total RVU | 4.69 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$156.65
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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