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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.
In Plain Language
full-body cancer scan; whole body tumor check
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 RVU | 0.78 |
| Total RVU | 0.78 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Radiology codes require a written order, clinical indication, and a formal interpretation report. The professional component (modifier -26) and technical component (modifier -TC) may be billed separately.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.78, this code ranks in the 49th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.0x below the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 78802?
CPT 78802 (Rp loclzj tumor whbdy 1 d img) is a Radiology code. Radiopharmaceutical tumor localization imaging of whole body with single-day imaging to detect primary or metastatic disease.
Who uses CPT code 78802?
CPT 78802 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Oncology, Internal Medicine. Comprehensive imaging of entire body for malignancy detection and staging; standard for many cancers including breast, lung, and bone disease surveillance.
When is CPT 78802 used?
Comprehensive imaging of entire body for malignancy detection and staging; standard for many cancers including breast, lung, and bone disease surveillance.
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