CPT 70488 Fee Schedule
Last Updated: July 2025
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.
| 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 | • None • 26 - Professional Component Only (separate from technical component) • TC - Technical component: Under certain circumstances a charge may be made for the technical component alone. Under those circumstances the technical component charge is identified by adding modifier TC to the usual procedure code number. This modifier must be reported in the first modifier field |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 70488 by major payers:
$244.88
$300.09
$333.28
$352.11
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 70488. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 70488 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.
CPT 70488 vs. Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures Codes
The CPT 70488 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 70488 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.
| CPT Code | Complexity Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 70481 | Moderate | Ct,Orbit,Sella,Fossa,Ear;W/Contrast |
| 70482 | Moderate | Computerized Axial Tomography Orbit Sella Or Posterior Fossa Or Outer Middle Or Inner Ear; Without Contrast Material Followed By Contrast Material(S) And Further Sections |
| 70486 | Moderate | Ct,Maxillofac.Area;W/O Cntrst Mat'l |
| 70488 | Moderate | Computerized Axial Tomography Maxillofacial Area; Without Contrast Material Followed By Contrast Material(S) And Further Sections |
See what providers are getting paid in 2025 for 70488:
CPT 70488 Fee Schedule & Reimbursement Rates
The CPT 70488 fee schedule varies by payer type. Below are Medicare rates for 2025 and average in-network rates by state across major payers:
| Code | Medicare Rate | Avg. Cigna National Rate | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70481 | $185.08 | $352.99 | |
| 70482 | $156.78 | $405.11 | |
| 70486 | $91.21 | $243.47 | |
| 70487 | $155.79 | $290.29 | |
| 70488 | $129.49 | $352.11 | |
| 70491 | $188.74 | $331.17 |
Reimbursement rates depend on provider contracts, region, and payer. Always verify rates with your insurance provider or medical billing department.
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