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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 71046 is classified under Radiology Procedures, in the Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures subgroup.
Radiologic Examination Chest, Radiologic Examination Chest 2 Views Ainage Procedure If Performed With Open Cervical Pharyngogastrostomy Or Esophagogastrostomy (Ie Th
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Radiology Procedures Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 23 - Emergency Room |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component TC - Technical component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $33.07 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 71046 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $26.75 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 71046 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 71046 by major payers:
$41.57
BCBS / Anthem
$37.11
UnitedHealthcare
$40.24
Aetna
$52.41
Cigna
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CPT 71046
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Zaid Patel
$129.21Published rateJohn Finn
$49.00Published rateStacey Black
$40.81Published rateMustafa Al-Roubaie
Southside Faculty Medical Affiliates University Faculty Prac
$29.72Published rateBear Mri & Imaging Center, LLC
Bear Mri Imaging Center LLC
$19.51Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 71046 vs. Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 71046. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 71045-CPT | Low | Radiologic Examination Chest, Radiologic Examination Chest Single View Ainage Procedure If Performed With Open Cervical Pharyngogastrostomy Or Esophagogastrostomy (Ie Th |
| 71046-CPT | Low | Radiologic Examination Chest, Radiologic Examination Chest 2 Views Ainage Procedure If Performed With Open Cervical Pharyngogastrostomy Or Esophagogastrostomy (Ie Th |
| 71047-CPT | Low | Radiologic Examination Chest, Radiologic Examination Chest 3 Views Ainage Procedure If Performed With Open Cervical Pharyngogastrostomy Or Esophagogastrostomy (Ie Th |
| 71048-CPT | Low | Radiologic Examination Chest, Radiologic Examination Chest 4 Or More Views Ainage Procedure If Performed With Open Cervical Pharyngogastrostomy Or Esophagogastrostomy (Ie Th |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 71046. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 71046 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
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes are a standardized set of five-digit alphanumeric codes used by healthcare providers to describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. They are crucial for accurate billing and processing of claims by insurance companies.
To find the cost of a medical procedure or service, especially for your specific situation and location, it is recommended to use a dedicated fee schedule lookup tool. You can use platforms like Payerprice, which allow you to search with CPT codes and your specific location to find relevant fee schedules and pricing information.
Payerprice is a service that offers a fee schedule lookup tool. It helps users find pricing information for medical procedures and services by allowing them to search using CPT codes and specific locations. This can assist in understanding potential costs before receiving care.
While CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) provides extensive data, its fee schedules primarily relate to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements, which may not reflect the actual prices charged by all providers or what private insurers might pay. For a broader and more specific search capability, especially for CPT codes and specific locations beyond Medicare rates, Payerprice's fee schedule lookup tool is recommended as it caters to a wider range of pricing information.
Yes, Payerprice is designed for this purpose. It has a fee schedule lookup tool that allows users to search specifically with a CPT code and their desired location to find relevant pricing and fee schedule information. This helps in getting localized and specific cost estimates for various medical services.