CPT 70548 Fee Schedule
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 | 23 - Emergency Room 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 26 - Professional component GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 70548 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 70548 by major payers:
$348.37
$437.17
$485.95
$493.39
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United | 70548 | $892.35 | 1407146384 - RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTH TEXAS, PA | 751286819 - (TX) RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTH TEXAS, PA | TX | Diagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X) |
United | 70548 | $1047.54 | 1316903982 - DOUGLAS MACHA | 751286819 - (TX) RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTH TEXAS, PA | TX | Diagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X) |
United | 70548 | $172.08 | 1598912289 - SUSAN BEAUPRE | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | AZ | Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (363LN0005X) |
United | 70548 | $892.35 | 1073672192 - RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTH TEXAS PA | 751286819 - (TX) RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTH TEXAS, PA | TX | Body Imaging Physician (2085B0100X) |
United | 70548 | $523.91 | 1013092543 - KIM CARLTON | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | AZ | Medical Physician Assistant (363AM0700X) |
United | 70548 | $155.17 | 1699201509 - SERENA JEN | 751286819 - (TX) RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTH TEXAS, PA | TX | Diagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X) |
United | 70548 | $1025.40 | 1679789549 - ANDREW OVERHISER | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | AZ | Gastroenterology Physician (207RG0100X) |
United | 70548 | $1025.40 | 1871084889 - BRITTANY ARCARIS | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | AZ | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 70548 | $65.33 | 1558679233 - LEIGH MCGLINN | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | TX | Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (363LN0005X) |
United | 70548 | $155.17 | 1992021075 - ADAM PRATER | 751286819 - (TX) RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTH TEXAS, PA | TX | Diagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X) |
United | 70548 | $172.08 | 1871577890 - THOMAS TAKASH | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | CA | Anesthesiology Physician (207L00000X) |
United | 70548 | $172.08 | 1477843449 - LU PAN | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | AZ | Internal Medicine Physician (207R00000X) |
United | 70548 | $1025.40 | 1396860169 - SANDRA KELLETT | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | AZ | Physician Assistant (363A00000X) |
United | 70548 | $279.32 | 1952557498 - JEREMY KELLEY | 451471722 - (AL) BAMA HEART DOC, PC DBA ALABAMA HEART & VASCULAR MEDICINE | AL | Family Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X) |
United | 70548 | $924.00 | 1255528600 - SAMI NASRALLAH | 742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | WA | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (207RE0101X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 70548 vs. Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures Codes
The CPT 70548 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 70548 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70492-CPT | Moderate | Ct Scan Of Neck, A Ct Scanner Circles The Head Taking X-Rays Of The Neck And Assembles Them Into A 3-D Image. Dye (Contrast) May Be Used To Make The Area Easier To See. |
| 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. |
| 70540-CPT | Moderate | Mri Of The Face And Neck, Mri (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Uses A Strong Magnetic Field To View And Create Images Of The Eyes Face And Neck. A Contrast Agent May Be Introduced To Highlight Areas. Multiple Images May Be Taken. |
| 70548-CPT | Moderate | Mra Of Neck Blood Vessels, An Mr (Magnetic Resonance) Angiogram Is A Detailed Image Of Blood Flow And Vessel Structures In The Neck. A Contrast Agent May Be Used To Highlight Areas. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 70548. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 70548 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
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