78730 Urinary bladder retention
Radiology
Also known as: bladder retention study, post-void residual imaging
Nuclear medicine imaging to evaluate urinary bladder retention and postvoid residual urine volume.
Clinical Context
Used to assess incomplete bladder emptying in patients with urinary retention, neurogenic bladder, or obstructive symptoms; documents volume of urine remaining after voiding.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.15 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.03 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.01 |
| Total RVU | 2.19 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$73.15
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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