78808 Intravenous injection ra drug diagnosis study
Also known as: IV radiopharmaceutical injection, nuclear medicine IV study
Intravenous injection of radiopharmaceutical for diagnostic study to evaluate various organ systems and pathology.
In Plain Language
injection for internal imaging; radioactive dye injection for scanning
Clinical Context
Administration route for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals; frequently used for vascular, cardiac, and infectious disease imaging.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.18 |
| Total RVU | 0.18 |
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 0.18, this code ranks in the 9th percentile among Radiology codes — 4.5x below the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 78808?
CPT 78808 (Intravenous injection ra drug diagnosis study) is a Radiology code. Intravenous injection of radiopharmaceutical for diagnostic study to evaluate various organ systems and pathology.
Who uses CPT code 78808?
CPT 78808 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery. Administration route for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals; frequently used for vascular, cardiac, and infectious disease imaging.
When is CPT 78808 used?
Administration route for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals; frequently used for vascular, cardiac, and infectious disease imaging.
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