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Radiology

Also known as: multiarea tumor scan, tumor localization multiple areas

Radiopharmaceutical tumor localization imaging of two or more body areas with single-day imaging to detect primary or metastatic disease.

Clinical Context

Evaluates multiple anatomic regions simultaneously for malignancy; useful for comprehensive staging and metastatic workup in cancer patients.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.71
Practice Expense RVU6.40
Malpractice RVU0.08
Total RVU7.19

Est. Medicare Payment

$240.15

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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