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Radiology

Also known as: delayed whole body scan, multi-day tumor imaging

Radiopharmaceutical tumor localization imaging of whole body with multi-day imaging protocol for detection of primary or metastatic disease.

Clinical Context

Extended imaging protocol using delayed imaging for improved lesion-to-background ratio; used when standard single-day imaging insufficient for diagnosis.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.98
Practice Expense RVU15.69
Malpractice RVU0.13
Total RVU16.80

Est. Medicare Payment

$561.12

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

Specialties

Nuclear MedicineOncologyPathology

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