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Last Verified: September 2026
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.
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| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Radiology Procedures Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | None 26 - Professional component TC - Technical component |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 71552 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 71552 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 71552 by major payers:
$607.56
$780.75
$720.14
$873.40
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CPT 71552
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Chu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$1,444.08Published rateDavid Johnson
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc
$617.66Published rateAlicin Roop
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc
$486.35Published rateDayal Raja
Slocum Dickson Medical Group PLLC
$134.72Published rateJohn Restivo
Slocum Dickson Medical Group PLLC
$127.27Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 71552 vs. Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures Codes
The CPT 71552 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 71552 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 71550-CPT | Moderate | Mri Of Chest Lymph Nodes, An Mri (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Study To Evaluate Lymph Nodes In The Chest. An Mri Creates Images With A Strong Magnetic Field. A Contrast Agent May Be Used To Highlight Areas. Multiple Images May Be Taken. |
| 71551-CPT | Moderate | Mri Of Chest Lymph Nodes, An Mri (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Study To Evaluate Lymph Nodes In The Chest. An Mri Creates Images With A Strong Magnetic Field. A Contrast Agent May Be Used To Highlight Areas. Multiple Images May Be Taken. |
| 71552-CPT | Moderate | Mri Of Chest Lymph Nodes, An Mri (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Study To Evaluate Lymph Nodes In The Chest. An Mri Creates Images With A Strong Magnetic Field. A Contrast Agent May Be Used To Highlight Areas. Multiple Images May Be Taken. |
| 71555-CPT | Moderate | Mra Study Of Chest Vessels, An Mr (Magnetic Resonance) Angiogram Is A Detailed Image Of Blood Flow And Vessel Structures In The Chest. A Contrast Agent May Be Injected 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 71552. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 71552 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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