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 RVU | 2.00 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.00 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.00 |
| Total RVU | 2.00 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$66.80
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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