Radiology & Imaging RVU Guide
Comprehensive RVU guide for radiology & imaging procedures. Find the highest-value CPT codes, productivity benchmarks, and optimization strategies.
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Radiology & Imaging Productivity Benchmarks
30-50 wRVUs
Daily Target
work RVUs per day
8,000-12,000 wRVUs
Annual Target
work RVUs per year
2+
Specialties
using these codes
Note: High volume, lower RVU per study
Top Radiology & Imaging CPT Codes by RVU Value
| Rank | CPT Code | Description | Work RVU | Total RVU | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70553 | Mri brain stem w/o & w/dye | 2.29 | 9.71 | Radiology |
| 2 | 74177 | Ct abd & pelvis w/contrast | 1.82 | 9.19 | Radiology |
| 3 | 72148 | Mri lumbar spine w/o dye | 1.48 | 5.82 | Radiology |
| 4 | 74150 | Ct abdomen w/o contrast | 1.19 | 4.15 | Radiology |
| 5 | 71250 | Ct thorax dx c- | 1.08 | 4.05 | Radiology |
| 6 | 70450 | Ct head/brain w/o dye | 0.85 | 3.25 | Radiology |
| 7 | 76700 | Us exam abdom complete | 0.81 | 3.46 | Radiology |
| 8 | 76770 | Us exam abdo back wall comp | 0.74 | 3.23 | Radiology |
| 9 | 73060 | X-ray exam of humerus | 0.16 | 0.96 | Radiology |
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Radiology & Imaging Productivity Optimization
High-Value Strategies
Focus on High-Value Procedures
Prioritize procedures with higher RVU values when clinically appropriate
Accurate Documentation
Ensure documentation supports the complexity and time involved
Common Specialties
Radiology
Interventional Radiology
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