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Last Verified: September 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Cisternography Positiv Cntrst Rdiological Superv & Interp, Cisternography Positive Contrast Radiological Supervision And Interp
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Radiology Procedures Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | None 26 - Professional component 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 70015 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 70015 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 70015 by major payers:
$193.34
$177.54
$183.34
$229.14
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CPT 70015
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Stacey Jantzen
Radiology Associates Of North Texas, PA
$389.76Published rateKristy Ingebo
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$236.39Published rateAlgimantas Jecius
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$166.00Published rateTiffany Stoddard
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$133.19Published rateBhuvanaprasad Mandalapu
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$60.99Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 70015 vs. Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures Codes
The CPT 70015 code is part of the Radiology Procedures services used for Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 70015 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 70010-CPT | Low | Spinal Cord X-Ray At Skull, X-Rays Taken With Contrast Dye Near The Base Of The Skull Showing The Spinal Cord (Myelogram). The Images Show Movement Of The Dye Around The Spinal Cord In Real-Time. |
| 70015-CPT | Low | Cisternography Positiv Cntrst Rdiological Superv & Interp, Cisternography Positive Contrast Radiological Supervision And Interp |
| 70240-CPT | Low | X-Ray Sella Turcica |
| 70480-CPT | Moderate | Ct Scan Of Eye Socket Or Ear, A Ct Scanner Circles The Head Taking X-Rays Of The Eye Socket Or Ear And Assembles Them Into A 3-D Image. Dye (Contrast) May Be Used To Make The Area Easier To See. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 70015. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 70015 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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