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78835 Rp quan meas single area

Radiology

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 RVU0.46
Practice Expense RVU2.20
Malpractice RVU0.03
Total RVU2.69

Est. Medicare Payment

$89.85

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

Specialties

Nuclear MedicineOncologyPathology

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