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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 72129 is classified under Radiology Procedures, in the Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures subgroup.
Ct Scan Of The Spine, A Ct (Computed Tomography) Scan Circles The Body Taking X-Rays Of The Middle Back (Thoracic Spine) And Assembles Them Into A 3-D Image. Dye May Be Injected Highlight An Area.
| 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 GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $169.34 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 72129 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $138.635 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 72129 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 72129 by major payers:
$234.84
BCBS / Anthem
$279.95
UnitedHealthcare
$314.81
Aetna
$326.49
Cigna
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CPT 72129
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Health Imaging Partners LLC
$998.21Published rateLeigh Mcglinn
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$568.20Published rateMargaret Kozak
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$237.27Published rateCameron Allen
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$103.80Published rateJames Estipona
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$53.04Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 72129 vs. Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 72129. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 72128-CPT | Low | Ct Scan Of The Spine, A Ct (Computed Tomography) Scan Circles The Body Taking X-Rays Of The Middle Back (Thoracic Spine) And Assembles Them Into A 3-D Image. Dye May Be Injected Highlight An Area. |
| 72129-CPT | Moderate | Ct Scan Of The Spine, A Ct (Computed Tomography) Scan Circles The Body Taking X-Rays Of The Middle Back (Thoracic Spine) And Assembles Them Into A 3-D Image. Dye May Be Injected Highlight An Area. |
| 72130-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. |
| 72146-CPT | Moderate | Mri Inner Spine (Canal), An Mri (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Of The Interior Of The Middle Spine (Spinal Canal). A Contrast Agent May Be Given To Enhance The Images. |
What is a fee schedule?
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