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.
In Plain Language
radioactive uptake measurement; quantitative tumor scanning
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 |
| Total RVU | 0.46 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Radiology codes require a written order, clinical indication, and a formal interpretation report. The professional component (modifier -26) and technical component (modifier -TC) may be billed separately.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.46, this code ranks in the 26th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.8x below the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 78835?
CPT 78835 (Rp quan meas single area) is a Radiology code. Radiopharmaceutical quantitative measurement and analysis of tumor uptake in single body area for assessment of disease activity.
Who uses CPT code 78835?
CPT 78835 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Oncology, Pathology. Quantifies radiopharmaceutical uptake for objective assessment of tumor metabolic activity or treatment response; useful for serial imaging and treatment monitoring.
When is CPT 78835 used?
Quantifies radiopharmaceutical uptake for objective assessment of tumor metabolic activity or treatment response; useful for serial imaging and treatment monitoring.
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