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78725 Kidney function study

Radiology

Also known as: renal function study, kidney function test, GFR scan

Nuclear medicine study to quantitatively assess overall renal function and glomerular filtration rate.

Clinical Context

Quantifies glomerular filtration rate to assess overall kidney function; particularly useful for monitoring chronic kidney disease progression or evaluating donor kidneys in transplant candidates.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.37
Practice Expense RVU2.55
Malpractice RVU0.06
Total RVU2.98

Est. Medicare Payment

$99.53

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Nuclear MedicineNephrologyInternal Medicine

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