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Radiology

Also known as: whole body tumor scan, total body imaging

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

Clinical Context

Comprehensive imaging of entire body for malignancy detection and staging; standard for many cancers including breast, lung, and bone disease surveillance.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.78
Practice Expense RVU7.23
Malpractice RVU0.08
Total RVU8.09

Est. Medicare Payment

$270.21

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

Specialties

Nuclear MedicineOncologyInternal Medicine

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.