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CPT 72170 Fee Schedule

Medicare rates as of October 2026

CPT 72170 is classified under Radiology Procedures, in the Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures subgroup.

Radiologic Examination Pelvis, Radiologic Examination Pelvis Anteroposterior On Ly
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Radiology Procedures

Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

23 - Emergency Room

Common Modifiers

26 - Professional component

TC - Technical component

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee Schedule$28.06 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 72170
Medicaid Fee Schedule$22.565 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 72170

National average reimbursement for CPT 72170 by major payers:

BCBS / Anthem logo

$35.48

BCBS / Anthem

UnitedHealthcare logo

$33.26

UnitedHealthcare

Aetna logo

$36.49

Aetna

Cigna logo

$40.11

Cigna

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CPT 72170
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Rebecca Reynolds

    IANeurological Surgery PhysicianNPI 1285020446Tax ID 42-6004813

    $119.08Published rate
  2. Zeguang Ren

    Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services, P.C

    FLNeurological Surgery PhysicianNPI 1770640856Tax ID 26-4709927

    $33.27Published rate
  3. Jake Powers

    West Virginia University Medical Corporation

    MDFoot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristNPI 1780035725Tax ID 55-0492006

    $21.45Published rate
  4. Catherine Stanimirov

    FLFoot Surgery PodiatristNPI 1154332021Tax ID 65-0429853

    $12.69Published rate
  5. Victor Torres

    Lake Health Care Center Inc

    FLFoot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristNPI 1306841119Tax ID 59-3081973

    $6.30Published rate

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CPT 72170 vs. Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures Codes

The table lists codes related to 72170. Select one to see its fee schedule.

CodeComplexityDescription
72170-CPTLowRadiologic Examination Pelvis, Radiologic Examination Pelvis Anteroposterior On Ly
72190-CPTLowX-Ray Pelvis;Complete Minimum Of 3 Views
72191-CPTModerateCt Of Blood Vessels In Pelvis, A Ct (Computed Tomography) Angiogram Produces Images Of The Blood Vessels In The Pelvis. The Scanner Circles The Body Taking X-Rays And Assembles Them Into A 3-D Image. Contrast Dye May Be Injected To Highlight A Specific Area.
72192-CPTLowCt Scan Of Pelvis, Ct (Computed Tomography) Of The Pelvis. 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.

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 72170. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 72170 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

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Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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