CPT 72120 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 | • 11 - Office • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 26 - Professional component • TC - Technical component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 72120 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 72120 by major payers:
$50.87
$49.09
$55.12
$62.39
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 72120 | $108.97 | 1184911877 - VHS BROWNSVILLE HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC, VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER - BROWNSVILLE | 452663071 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 72120 | $68.01 | 1730556259 - RAM SAHA | 541581185 - MCV ASSOCIATED PHYSICIANS | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 72120 | $108.97 | 1700885076 - TH HEALTHCARE, LTD, NACOGDOCHES MEDICAL CENTER | 760354630 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 72120 | $250.17 | 1174526529 - TITUS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, TITUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 756003935 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 72120 | $27.54 | 1508199621 - SERGE LARTCHENKO M.D., PLLC | 270839735 - (TX) SERGE LARTCHENKO MD PLLC | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 72120 | $108.97 | 1841843455 - HCN EP HORIZON CITY, LLC, THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE EMERGENCY ROOM MONTWOOD | 813935393 - (TX) HCN EP HORIZON CITY LLC | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 72120 | $145.41 | 1104819366 - CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | 720467503 - CHILDRENS HOSPITAL INC | LA | Children's Hospital (282NC2000X) |
United | 72120 | $207.03 | 1609275585 - CHCA PEARLAND, L.P., HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE PEARLAND | 50631189 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 72120 | $108.97 | 1861994808 - HCN EP HORIZON CITY, LLC, THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE NORTHEAST CAMPUS | 813935393 - (TX) HCN EP HORIZON CITY LLC | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 72120 | $108.97 | 1215969787 - TENET HOSPITALS LIMITED, THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE SIERRA CAMPUS | 954537720 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 72120 | $26.10 | 1407191984 - BSA HOSPITAL LLC | 900914340 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 72120 | $154.52 | 1902857766 - COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER OF LAS COLINAS INC, MEDICAL CITY LAS COLINAS | 621650582 - (TX) COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER OF LAS COLINAS INC | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 72120 | $45.47 | 1275633604 - EL PASO VAMC | 742934770 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 72120 | $217.94 | 1003925959 - HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT 2 OF THE PARISH OF TANGIPAHOA STATE OF LA., HOOD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 720694946 - (LA) HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT 2 OF THE PARISH OF TANGIPAHOA STATE OF LA | LA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | 72120 | $166.72 | 1720033947 - ST. DAVIDS HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP, L.P., LLP, HEART HOSPITAL OF AUSTIN | 742781812 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
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 72120 vs. Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures Codes
The CPT 72120 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 72120 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 72074-CPT | Low | X-Ray Spine;Thorac,Cmplt,Min.4 Vws |
| 72080-CPT | Low | Radiologic Examination Spine; Thoracolumbar Junction Minimum Of Two Views Revised 01/01/2016 |
| 72100-CPT | Low | X-Ray Spine,Lumbosacral;Anteroposterior/ |
| 72120-CPT | Low | Radiologic Examination, Spine, Lumbosacral, Bending Views Only, Minimum Of Four Views |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 72120. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 72120 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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