78708 K flow/funct image with drug
Also known as: captopril renal scan, renal flow-function with drug
Nuclear medicine imaging of kidney to assess blood flow and function with pharmacologic agent (captopril or similar) administration to enhance diagnostic capability.
Clinical Context
Evaluates for renovascular hypertension using pharmacologic stimulation; most commonly captopril renography to assess split renal function and detect renal artery stenosis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.18 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.87 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.11 |
| Total RVU | 5.16 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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