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78813 Pet image full body

Radiology

Also known as: whole body PET, full body PET

Positron emission tomography imaging of entire body for comprehensive metabolic assessment in malignancy detection and staging.

Clinical Context

Extended imaging from head to feet for comprehensive cancer staging and detection of unsuspected metastases; most comprehensive PET protocol.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.00
Practice Expense RVU0.00
Malpractice RVU0.00
Total RVU2.00

Est. Medicare Payment

$66.80

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

Specialties

Nuclear MedicineOncologySurgery

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