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  • 1.  RVU'S for PET SCANS

    Posted 11-27-2018 09:48
    Good morning, our lead in Radiology is wondering what a comparable code would be for RVU's for the Rad on cpt 78815 and 78816 (PET SCANS)?
    If anyone could help it would be appreciated.
    Thank you in advance,


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    April Coonfare
    Specialty Coder
    Billings Clinic
    Billings MT
    (406) 238-5002
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  • 2.  RE: RVU'S for PET SCANS

    Posted 11-27-2018 11:45
    There are published RVU's for the professional component, just not TC or global.  You can look them up here:  https://www.cms.gov/apps/physician-fee-schedule/search/search-criteria.aspx


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    David Smith FACMPE
    Executive Director
    United Imaging Consultants
    Mission KS
    (785) 393-8387
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  • 3.  RE: RVU'S for PET SCANS

    Posted 11-27-2018 12:19

    Also, using a bit of reverse math (cross multiply) you can figure out the Tech RVUs once you know what the Tech Allowances are (check a Medicare ERA for that amount)....   Prof RVUs/Curr Prof Allowance = x (for PET Tech values)/Curr Tech Allowance.  Solve for "x"....    Call me if you need clarification, but knowing what your local carrier actually allowed on Tech PETs will help.    A phone call to them will also provider that tech allowance.  Buzz me if you need more info, thanks!

     


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