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CPT 72132 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: July 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.

Ct Scan Of Lower Spine, Ct (Computed Tomography) Of Spine (Low Back). The Scanner Circles The Body Taking X-Rays And Assembles Them Into A 3-D Image. Dye May Be Injected To Make The Area Easier To See.
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Spine and Pelvis

Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures

Common Place of Service

23 - Emergency Room

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

26 - Professional component

GC - Service performed by resident under supervision

Complexity LevelModerate
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 72132

National average reimbursement for CPT 72132 by major payers:

bcbs

$232.86

uhc

$279.01

aetna

$316.67

cigna

$315.65

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For billing codeCPT 72132
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty
United
72132$423.141497018212 - JORDAN FITE751286819 - (TX) RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTH TEXAS, PAVADiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
72132$115.941396775227 - STEPHEN MURPHY742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (367500000X)
United
72132$103.801497935670 - ROBERT REED742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (367500000X)
United
72132$115.941205806940 - SRINIVAS BOLLIMPALLI742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONMEAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
72132$463.791568132975 - MAZI CONDELEE742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (367500000X)
United
72132$53.061285703215 - JAMES HAYES742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZEmergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X)
United
72132$268.041033492483 - HEALTH IMAGING PARTNERS, LLC271385885TXPhysiological Laboratory (293D00000X)
United
72132$580.151013998111 - ROBERT EMERY751286819 - (TX) RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTH TEXAS, PATXDiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
72132$260.271740728088 - SUSAN WALL742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZClinical Social Worker (1041C0700X)
United
72132$147.931073502985 - CHU CHEN42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC.MAPediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United
72132$157.001639165954 - ROBERT MAXEY751286819 - (TX) RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTH TEXAS, PATXDiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
72132$463.791295717908 - KATHLEEN SIMMONDS742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (367500000X)
United
72132$53.061164428249 - DOUGLAS WRIGHT751286819 - (TX) RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTH TEXAS, PATXDiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
72132$580.151851450969 - RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTH TEXAS PA751286819 - (TX) RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTH TEXAS, PATXDiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
72132$463.791528065919 - DAVID VAN DE WYNGAERDE742410946 - NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONAZOrthopaedic Surgery Physician (207X00000X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 72132 vs. Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures Codes

The CPT 72132 code is part of the Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Spine and Pelvis 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 72132 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
72131-CPTLowCt Scan Of Lower Spine, Ct (Computed Tomography) Of Spine (Low Back). The Scanner Circles The Body Taking X-Rays And Assembles Them Into A 3-D Image. Dye May Be Injected To Make The Area Easier To See.
72132-CPTModerateCt Scan Of Lower Spine, Ct (Computed Tomography) Of Spine (Low Back). The Scanner Circles The Body Taking X-Rays And Assembles Them Into A 3-D Image. Dye May Be Injected To Make The Area Easier To See.
72133-CPTModerateCt 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.
72148-CPTModerateMri Inner Spine (Canal), An Mri (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Of The Interior Of The Lower 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 72132. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 72132 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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