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See a sample rate comparisonCPT 72125 is classified under Radiology Procedures, in the Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures subgroup.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Radiology Procedures Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 23 - Emergency Room 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component TC - Technical component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $130.60 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 72125 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $106.42 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 72125 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 72125 by major payers:

$182.85
BCBS / Anthem

$227.57
UnitedHealthcare

$256.87
Aetna

$260.53
Cigna
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 72125 vs. Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 72125. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 72125-CPT | Low | Ct Scan Of Upper Spine, A Ct Scanner Circles The Body Taking X-Rays Of The Upper (Cervical) Spine And Assembles Them Into A 3-D Image. Dye (Contrast) May Be Used To Make The Area Easier To See. |
| 72126-CPT | Moderate | Ct Scan Of Upper Spine, A Ct Scanner Circles The Body Taking X-Rays Of The Upper (Cervical) Spine And Assembles Them Into A 3-D Image. Dye (Contrast) May Be Used To Make The Area Easier To See. |
| 72127-CPT | Moderate | Ct Scan Of The Back, A Ct (Computed Tomography) Scan Of The Upper Middle Or Lower Back. The Scanner Circles The Body Taking X-Rays And Assembles Them Into A 3-D Image. After One Set Of Images A Second Set Is Taken With Contrast Dye To Highlight Areas. |
| 72141-CPT | Moderate | Mri Inner Spine (Canal), An Mri (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Of The Interior Of The Upper Spine (Spinal Canal). A Contrast Agent May Be Given To Enhance The Images. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 72125. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 72125 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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To find out the cost of a specific medical procedure, especially based on CPT codes and your specific location, you can utilize tools like Payerprice. Payerprice offers a fee schedule lookup tool that allows users to search for prices. You should also contact your insurance provider directly, as your out-of-pocket cost will depend on your plan's deductible, copay, and coinsurance.
CPT stands for Current Procedural Terminology. CPT codes are standardized five-digit alphanumeric codes used by medical professionals and insurance companies to describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. They are essential for accurate billing and processing of claims.
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Medical costs can vary significantly due to a multitude of factors, including the type of facility (hospital vs. outpatient clinic), geographic location, the specific provider's negotiated rates with insurance companies, the complexity of the procedure, and whether the provider is in-network or out-of-network for your insurance plan. Additionally, the list price (chargemaster) often differs greatly from what insurance companies actually pay.