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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 70496 is classified under Radiology Procedures, in the Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures subgroup.
Ct Scan Of Head Blood Vessels, A Ct (Computed Tomography) Angiogram Produces Images Of The Blood Vessels In The Head. The Scanner Circles The Body Taking X-Rays And Assembles Them Into A 3-D Image. Contrast Dye May Be Injected To Highlight A Specific Area.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Radiology Procedures Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 23 - Emergency Room 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component TC - Technical component |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $273.89 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 70496 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $215.51 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 70496 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 70496 by major payers:
$341.25
BCBS / Anthem
$444.72
UnitedHealthcare
$431.79
Aetna
$520.01
Cigna
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CPT 70496
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Frank Muto
Ths Physician Partners Inc
$1,456.93Published rateMuhammad Naeem
Emory University
$764.77Published rateHenry Talarico
Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems
$483.17Published rateAnthony Minotti
Akron Radiology, Inc.
$301.35Published rateBrian Burke
Slocum Dickson Medical Group PLLC
$126.91Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 70496 vs. Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 70496. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 70481-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. |
| 70482-CPT | Moderate | Ct Orbit Ear Fossa W O W Dye, Computed Tomography Orbit Sella Or Posterior Fossa Or Outer Middle Or Inner Ear Without Contrast Material Followed By Contrast Material S And Further Sections |
| 70496-CPT | Moderate | Ct Scan Of Head Blood Vessels, A Ct (Computed Tomography) Angiogram Produces Images Of The Blood Vessels In The Head. The Scanner Circles The Body Taking X-Rays And Assembles Them Into A 3-D Image. Contrast Dye May Be Injected To Highlight A Specific Area. |
| 70498-CPT | Moderate | Ct Scan Of Neck Blood Vessels, A Ct (Computed Tomography) Angiogram Produces Images Of The Blood Vessels In The Neck. The Scanner Circles The Body Taking X-Rays And Assembles Them Into A 3-D Image. Contrast Dye May Be Injected To Highlight A Specific Area. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes are a standardized set of five-digit codes used by healthcare providers to describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services to payers for billing and reimbursement purposes. They are essential for communicating medical procedures and services consistently across the healthcare industry.
To find the cost of a specific medical procedure, you'll typically need the procedure's CPT code and your specific location. Many factors can influence the final cost, including your insurance plan, deductible, and the healthcare provider. For accurate, location-specific pricing, you can use tools like Payerprice, which offers a fee schedule lookup tool that allows you to search with a CPT code and your specific location to get relevant pricing information.
Healthcare fee schedules provide a list of prices for medical services. To look up fee schedules for specific CPT codes and locations, you can use specialized tools. Payerprice offers a fee schedule lookup tool where you can enter a CPT code and your location to find relevant pricing information. This can help you understand potential costs before receiving care.
The cost of a medical service can be influenced by several factors, including the specific CPT code for the procedure, your geographic location, the healthcare provider or facility, your insurance plan (deductible, copay, coinsurance), whether the provider is in-network or out-of-network, and the complexity or duration of the service. For specific cost estimates based on these factors, tools like Payerprice can be helpful to explore fee schedules.
The price you see online, often a list price or an estimated fee schedule, may not be the final amount you will pay. Your actual out-of-pocket cost depends on your individual insurance plan, including deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance, as well as any negotiations between your insurance company and the provider. While tools like Payerprice can provide valuable insights into fee schedules, it's always best to verify with your insurance provider and the healthcare facility directly for a personalized estimate.
To compare prices for medical services, you should gather the CPT codes for the services you need. Then, you can use resources designed for price transparency. Payerprice provides a fee schedule lookup tool that allows you to search by CPT code and specific location, making it easier to compare potential costs across different providers or understand regional pricing variations. Always follow up with providers and your insurer for personalized quotes.