78650 Csf leakage imaging
Radiology
Also known as: CSF leak imaging, rhinorrhea detection
Cerebrospinal fluid leakage imaging performed to detect and localize cerebrospinal fluid leak.
Clinical Context
Detects and localizes cerebrospinal fluid leaks from ears or nose (rhinorrhea/otorrhea).
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.59 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.68 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.07 |
| Total RVU | 7.34 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$245.16
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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