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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 70240 is classified under Radiology Procedures, in the Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures subgroup.
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| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Radiology Procedures Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component TC - Technical component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $32.07 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 70240 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $26.045 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 70240 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 70240 by major payers:
$40.04
BCBS / Anthem
$36.22
UnitedHealthcare
$36.58
Aetna
$45.53
Cigna
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CPT 70240
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Emily Jensen
Radiology Associates Of North Texas, PA
$75.80Published rateKevin Conn
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$47.99Published rateChristopher Raio
St Francis Hospital
$32.29Published rateJunli Gallagher
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$16.20Published rateDouglas Wright
Radiology Associates Of North Texas, PA
$8.59Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 70240 vs. Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 70240. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| 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 |
| 70336-CPT | Moderate | Mri Of Jaw Joint (Tmj), An Mri (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Uses A Strong Magnetic Field To View And Create Images Of A Jaw Joint (Temporomandibular Joint Or Tmj). |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 70240. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 70240 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
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