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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 71270 is classified under Radiology Procedures, in the Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures subgroup.
Ct Scan Of Chest, A Ct Scanner Circles The Body Taking X-Rays Of The Chest And Assembles Them Into A 3-D Image. Dye (Contrast) May Be Used To Make The Area Easier To See.
| 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 Q6 - Service furnished by a locum tenens physician |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $195.73 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 71270 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $160.35 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 71270 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 71270 by major payers:
$270.36
BCBS / Anthem
$333.51
UnitedHealthcare
$363.45
Aetna
$371.78
Cigna
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CPT 71270
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Omar Ahmad
$964.53Published rateLester Gerson
$330.60Published rateHarsha Garg
$207.42Published rateGregory Downing
$140.74Published rateStephen Wei
$43.91Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 71270 vs. Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 71270. 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 |
| 71250-CPT | Low | Ct Scan Of Chest, A Ct Scanner Circles The Body Taking X-Rays Of The Chest And Assembles Them Into A 3-D Image. Dye (Contrast) May Be Used To Make The Area Easier To See. |
| 71260-CPT | Moderate | Ct Scan Of Chest, A Ct Scanner Circles The Body Taking X-Rays Of The Chest And Assembles Them Into A 3-D Image. Dye (Contrast) May Be Used To Make The Area Easier To See. |
| 71270-CPT | Moderate | Ct Scan Of Chest, A Ct Scanner Circles The Body Taking X-Rays Of The Chest And Assembles Them Into A 3-D Image. Dye (Contrast) May Be Used To Make The Area Easier To See. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 71270. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 71270 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
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Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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