78835 Rp quan meas single area
Also known as: quantitative tumor analysis, uptake measurement
Radiopharmaceutical quantitative measurement and analysis of tumor uptake in single body area for assessment of disease activity.
Clinical Context
Quantifies radiopharmaceutical uptake for objective assessment of tumor metabolic activity or treatment response; useful for serial imaging and treatment monitoring.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.46 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.20 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.03 |
| Total RVU | 2.69 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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