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Radiology

Also known as: tumor localization, single area tumor scan

Radiopharmaceutical tumor localization imaging of one body area with single-day imaging to detect primary or metastatic disease.

Clinical Context

Detects primary or metastatic malignancy using targeted radiopharmaceuticals; indicated for staging and surveillance of cancer in single anatomic area.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.62
Practice Expense RVU6.22
Malpractice RVU0.10
Total RVU6.94

Est. Medicare Payment

$231.80

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

Specialties

Nuclear MedicineOncologySurgery

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