78808 Intravenous injection ra drug diagnosis study
Radiology
Also known as: IV radiopharmaceutical injection, nuclear medicine IV study
Intravenous injection of radiopharmaceutical for diagnostic study to evaluate various organ systems and pathology.
Clinical Context
Administration route for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals; frequently used for vascular, cardiac, and infectious disease imaging.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.18 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.02 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.03 |
| Total RVU | 1.23 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$41.08
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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