78815 Pet image with CT skull-thigh
Radiology
Also known as: PET-CT skull-to-thigh, standard PET-CT
Positron emission tomography imaging from skull base to proximal thigh with integrated computed tomography for hybrid metabolic-anatomic evaluation.
Clinical Context
Standard hybrid PET-CT imaging combining physiologic and anatomic data; gold standard for most oncologic staging applications.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.44 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.00 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.00 |
| Total RVU | 2.44 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$81.50
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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